April 15, 2024

Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill

Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024

We fully endorse the Human Rights Law Centre’s submission and strongly urge the Committee to recommend that the Bill should not be passed. In this submission, we draw from our own work and research to illustrate the practical impacts of the proposed travel ban and the power to coerce people to leave Australia.

We pay particular attention to the consequences for holders of Bridging 'E' Visas (BVE).

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In review: Australia's visa protection pilots

June 30, 2025

Click here to download the full brief Overview An increasing body of evidence has shown that migrant worker exploitation is rife in workplaces across Australia. Many migrant workers are unwilling or unable to enforce their rights due to fears they will put their visa...

Submission into the Review of the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Scheme

April 03, 2025

Addressing corporate misuse of the Fair Entitlements Guarantee discussion paper (link) Click here to download the full submission. The Fair Entitlement Guarantee (FEG) is a scheme that provides workers who lose their job due to employer insolvency or bankruptcy with financial assistance to recover...

Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill

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In review: Australia's visa protection pilots

Submission into the Review of the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Scheme

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