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INNOVATION

Surprise inspections on 20 farms to curb potential visa worker underpayments and exploitation

"It is important visa holders know that they have the same workplace rights as all other workers.”
INNOVATION

IBAC findings into corrupt politicians to spark donation, planning reforms

“Our investigation exposed significant weaknesses in the process for amending planning permits, with... able to manipulate the process for personal gain”
INNOVATION

Former beauty therapy clinic operator penalised $16k for failing to act on back-pay notice

“Any employees with concerns about their pay or entitlements should contact the FWO for free assistance.”
INNOVATION

Glen Maxwell and wife Vini share pictures from her Hindu baby shower “Valaikaappu”

"The way you follow the Tamil tradition May God bless you three"
INNOVATION

More than $684,000 recovered for 1,004 underpaid workers

In the 82 completed investigations, 86 per cent of businesses had breached workplace laws.
INNOVATION

Shankari Chandran wins Australia’s prestigious $60,000 literary award for her Novel

The novel's major theme is the role that stories play in national identity
INNOVATION

Police seeking info about Indian sub-continental man to investigate Point Cook sexual assault

He is about 25 years old, with a slim build and brown eyes, with the whites of his eyes described as being tinted yellow
INNOVATION

Construction company faces penalty of $41,250 for alleged underpayment

Regulator will continue to enforce workplace laws and take businesses to court where lawful requests are not complied with
INNOVATION

India bans non-basmati rice export, price in Australia may rise

Trade experts believe that this decision will lead to the cancellation of orders worth almost 2 million metric tons of rice valued at $1.4 billion.
INNOVATION

Melbourne ‘mule’ charged for alleged laundering money for cyber-criminals

AFP Operation Dolos-EMMA8 began in August 2022 after an Australian bank alerted the AFP about unusual financial transactions.

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Indian-origin stable hand Itwinder Singh wins legal fight over Hindi ban and racial harassment at workplace

The tribunal found Singh’s Indian identity, accent and language were repeatedly mocked, with evidence that workers were discouraged from speaking Hindi among themselves, including during breaks.
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