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‘I’m really stuck’: how visa conditions prevent survivors of modern slavery from getting help

Migrant workers need further protection from exploitation caused by temporary visas
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
POLITICS

Are you a casual worker? Here’s your chance for permanent job security: Tony Burke

Changes would improve workers’ rights and close a loophole used by employers to avoid paying permanent entitlements to an ongoing workforce
SPORTS

Five Indian subcontinent teenagers in Cricket Victoria’s Under 17 elite players

The program aims to identify and prepare players for the next levels of elite game
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
OPINION

Chances are your child’s school uses commercial programs to support teaching: what parents should know

This can threaten children’s engagement in learning and undermine the value of professional teaching staff
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.
OPINION

Cancelling the Commonwealth Games won’t come cheaply – Victoria now faces the legal consequences

Victoria’s economic outlook is at greater risks than normal, with growing debt burden from about $135.4 billion in 2024 to $171.4 billion by 2026–27
INNOVATION

Construction and home maintenance company penalised $30,000 by court for underpaying

Judge said, “Deterrence will only be met if there are meaningful consequences for the behaviour exhibited by the respondents.”
OPINION

Despite Unemployment at 3.5% for those out of work it’s become harder to get a job, here’s why

Fewer new jobs are being created, but an unusually high number of vacancies is keeping the demand for workers high
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IMMIGRATION

Auckland mayor apologises after calling Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, community says it is ‘very unfortunate’

However, the apology drew further scrutiny after the mayor referenced respect for the Sikh community, despite the staff member not being Sikh.
IMMIGRATION

Pakistan-origin Dr Sherjil Khan convicted of sexually exploiting a minor girl set to loose unlawfully obtained US citizenship 

Khan was sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment and remains in custody.
OPINION

Pretend play is a magical part of childhood. New research suggests it can also help mental health

Children have huge imaginations and use these to turn rocks into spaceships, tables into forts or pens into fairies
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