As the debate over migration policy continues, it’s not too late for the government to address the pitfalls of its plan by looking to its Canadian counterparts.
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New research interviewing women involved with the federal government’s Pacific Labour Mobility Scheme shows why it needs urgent reform to stop worker exploitation.
Now is not the time to cut immigration, given the contribution it makes to the economy. Arguments that migrants are pushing up house prices are largely wrong.
Farm certification offers a potential strategy to improve labour standards, uphold rights, and amplify migrants’ voices.
The federal government needs to recognize and address the structural problems of the current migration system that lead to migrants living and working in Canada without authorized immigration status.
The Nixon review has made 30 recommendations to improve Australia’s visa system. The government has pledged to act to improve compliance resources, in particular.
Migrants in Australia less than five years are twice as likely to be underpaid as other employees.
Australia can’t run an uncapped temporary migration program with a capped permanent program and offer all temporary migrants a road to permanent residency.
Since borders reopened, backpacker numbers have have failed to recover as hoped.
For much of its history Canada has encouraged people to come and work in this country. However, racialized migrant workers often face an immigration system designed to leave them powerless.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought further suffering to migrant workers in Canada already experiencing the abuses of discriminatory immigration policies and poor working conditions.
In a new survey of 6,100 temporary visa holders, half of Chinese respondents said they have been subjected to racism, while 76% were less likely to recommend Australia as a place to study.
New research shows more than 40% of temporary visa holders skipped meals and a third faced homelessness due to a lack of government support during the pandemic.
The legislation before parliament discriminates against employers who take on temporary migrants, impoverishes Australian residents and will hold back the fight against coronavirus.
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Research associate, Grattan Institute
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Program Director, Housing and Economic Security, Grattan Institute
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Professor, Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Migration and Health Unit Head, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne
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PhD Candidate, Migration and Health Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne