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Nilkanth Enterprise to face court for underpaying Indian international student

The Fair Work Ombudsman has an agreement with the Department of Home Affairs, called the Assurance Protocol, where visa holders with work rights can ask for help without fear of their visa being cancelled.

International students in Victoria to get upto 50% discount on Myki travel pass

The pass allows eligible international students to purchase Victoria-wide travel myki cards and save up to $975. 

$375,000 penalty for underpayment to South Asian migrant workers at waste management facility

“All are from migrant backgrounds and have limited to negligible written and verbal English skills.”

Business sponsors named-shamed and sanctioned for allegedly exploiting ‘Skilled Migrant Workers’

“If anyone is being exploited or is aware of someone who is being exploited in some way, please report through Border Watch, regardless of your visa status." 

Why is India emerging as popular destination for international student recruitment?

61% of responding US colleges and universities indicated that they have received more applications for 2023-24.

In 2023 thousands of millionaires are migrating to Australia from India and China

Although the second-biggest loser globally, India’s net exit numbers are predicted to drop to 6,500 in 2023 compared to last year (7,500).

Dushyanthi Thangiah awarded OAM for service to the community

Dushy was born to Sri Lankan parents with strong ties to India - both grandmothers are Indians!

Husband charged over demanding money for Australian visa costs from wife

The woman allegedly had no indication when she departed Australia that the man wished to end their marriage.

Coercing migrants workers to breach visa conditions will be criminal offence for employers

Prohibition notices to stop employers from further hiring people on temporary visas where they have exploited migrants

Bakery operators penalised $60,480 for exploiting migrant worker from India

The FWO investigated after receiving requests for assistance from the two affected workers. One worker was a pastry cook and the other worker was engaged as a sales assistant.

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“Failure of leadership”: Calls for Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to resign over alleged CFMEU corruption

"Clearly, as Minister for Transport Infrastructure and now Premier, she has been utterly compromised in her ability to take action against the CFMEU."

“Nice start, everyone played well”: Travis Head leads Australia to commanding T20 World Cup win over Ireland

Australia are also set to receive a major boost with veteran batter Steve Smith expected to join the squad during the tournament.

Free swimming lessons made permanent for Northern Territory primary students

“Exploring waterfalls, swimming at local springs or pools, boating and fishing are all part of the unique Territory lifestyle. We want to protect that by teaching our youngest Territorians how to swim while they’re in primary school.”
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