The government has found recent cases of expolitation of overseas students and migrants by their employers and contractors. In recent findings there have has been cases of underpayment and unfairly treatment of overseas students and workers. To protect their rights the Government has also launched a new Pay And Conditions Tool (PACT) so workers can easily check their pay rates.

The best defence for temporary visa holders against being underpaid or treated unfairly in the workplace is to know their rights, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash said today.

“All workers are entitled to the same pay, conditions and protections under Australian law, regardless of whether they are a temporary visa holder, a permanent visa holder or an Australian citizen,” Minister Cash said.

“The government is committed to ensuring that our temporary visa programmes are not used for worker exploitation and do not undermine Australian wages and conditions.”

Pay And Conditions Tool, available on mobile devices at calculate.fairwork.gov.au, a Coalition Government initiative – all workers are encouraged to check their pay using this easy tool.

http://www.minister.border.gov.au/michaeliacash/2015/Pages/know-your-work-rights.aspx