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How visa status and language barriers puts migrants at risk of being sexually harassed, assaulted or trafficked

These cases, and many others, all demonstrate that economic and sexual exploitation can commingle for migrant workers.
SPORTS

Queensland Cricket signs historic MoU to strengthen multicultural engagement with Indian subcontinental communities

These organisations have been working closely with Queensland Cricket for some time, contributing to the growing multicultural presence in the sport.
IMMIGRATION

Australia’s Population Soars Past 27 Million as Migration Drives Unprecedented Growth

Victoria's population grew by 2.7 per cent, followed by Queensland at 2.5 per cent.
IMMIGRATION

Introducing Navigating Australia: A Guide for New Migrants Podcast

Let's build a stronger, more connected migrant community together.
IMMIGRATION

Children’s book celebrates Indian hawker-farmer Siva Singh’s contributions to local Australian community

"A Benalla Story" is authored by Alice Crichton, Parminder Singh, and Punarji Gunaratne with beautiful illustrations by Swarangi Bhave.
IMMIGRATION

Over 620,000 highly qualified migrant workers underutilised and overlooked in Australia’s job market

Recent migrants are 1.7 times more likely to hold university-level qualifications compared to their Australian-born counterparts.
IMMIGRATION

From Controversy to Clarity: Australia Introduces Tougher Visa Regulations with Direction 110

"Since the beginning of last week, I have cancelled 40 visas in the national interest."
IMMIGRATION

Nearly $1 million in fine for employer who allegedly threatened to kill migrant workers’ families

“Visa holders in Australia have the same workplace rights as all other workers, and enforcing those rights remains an enduring priority for the Fair Work Ombudsman.”
IMMIGRATION

One million long-term arrivals entered Australia in 2023, is that sustainable?

"This is placing immense pressure on housing and our critical infrastructure and has not solved our worker shortage crisis.”
IMMIGRATION

Australia is welcoming more migrants but they lack the skills to build more houses

About 32% of Australian workers were foreign born, but only about 24% of workers in building and construction were born overseas.
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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.
SPORTS

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.
NEWS

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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