Over the first half of 2026, we've continued supporting migrant workers across Victoria through free legal assistance, workplace education and advocacy. Between January and June,...

Welcome to the Winter 2026 edition of Migrant Worker Research Quarterly where we provide updates on our research and policy work and spotlight a curated collection of timely reports and studies...

Autumn 2026 This month, we’re celebrating new community leaders, sharing the impact of our programs and highlighting free support available to migrant workers and international...

This month, we’re celebrating new community leaders, sharing the impact of our programs and highlighting free support available to migrant workers and international students. From...

  Welcome to the Autumn 2026 edition of Migrant Worker Research Quarterly, where we spotlight a curated collection of timely reports and studies on migration...

Since re-opening our doors in January, the team have hit the ground running; our Legal Service are committed to supporting migrant workers across the state...

  This edition highlights a curated selection of sector-relevant reports and commentary on work and regulation. It includes proposals for a national labour hire licensing...

Welcome to the final edition of the Migrant Workers Centre newsletter for 2025! This year, the MWC continued to connect, empower and support migrant workers...

Thomas came to Australia from Vanuatu as part of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. Back home, he is a farmer and he returned to Australia...

Steven moved to Australia from Hong Kong to be with his wife while she studied in Sydney. After looking into different visa options and costs,...

Emilia came to Australia from Chile on a working holiday visa, hoping to improve her English, save money and experience life in a new country....

Jisan came to Australia from Nepal, after completing his commercial cookery course, he remained in Australia on a COVID visa (subclass 408). Through a recommendation...

In 2018, Swatin came to Australia from Nepal to pursue a master’s degree, prior to this he was a software developer for 5 years. After...

In 2012, Albert came to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa. However, even with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and prior experience, securing suitable employment...

William reached out to the Migrant Workers Centre for support. Through our industrial casework program, we were able to recover $20,000 (before tax) in compensation.

A group of 5 workers have recovered $118,425.05 in stolen wages with the support of the Migrant Workers Centre after the food manufacturing business they...