Labour hire firms play an important role in Australia’s economy, but weak regulation has allowed unlawful operators to exploit workers, undercut legitimate businesses and evade workplace laws. This report examines the risks posed by this regulatory gap and makes the case for the NSW Government to establish a standalone labour hire licensing scheme.

This report presents findings on the working conditions of migrants on temporary visas in Australia. It shows how underpayment, insecure employment structures and non-compliant employer practices form a system of exploitation. The report includes recommendations on how the Australian Government can better protect migrant workers.

This study examines the experiences of 331 Australian individuals and small to medium enterprise owners who were victims of ransomware. It used survey data to understand how they were targeted and the vulnerabilities that were exploited. The results highlight both the human element in victimisation and the need for technological solutions to protect business owners.

Research into the prevalence of young worker exploitation within the Australian labour force and the ways in which this exploitation may be combatted through the use of digital tools and data science. The report affirms the alarming rate at which young workers are underpaid and makes recommendations to combat young worker exploitation through the use...

The report combines standardised data across multiple agencies to reveal trends in the nature and extent of human trafficking and modern slavery, and identify characteristics of suspected victim‑survivors and perpetrators. The findings underscore the need for data collaboration policies to inform and evaluate future strategies and address the specific vulnerabilities of different groups to modern...