Exploitation (People)
Report
Disrespected, disregarded and discarded: workplace exploitation, sexual harassment, and the experience of migrant women living in Australia on temporary visas
This report on workplace exploitation and the experience of migrant women living in Australia on temporary visas identifies an unacceptable level of sexual harassment, exacerbated by visa status, and calls for immediate policy action. The report makes recommendations to create a safer and more equitable working environment for migrant women.
Report
Migrant and refugee women: A national study of experiences of, understandings of and responses to sexual harassment in the workplace
This report presents the findings of research on migrant and refugee women’s attitudes about, experiences of and responses to workplace sexual harassment, highlighting the complexity of what it means to be “safe” at work and illustrating the ways in which sexual harassment intersects with other forms of workplace harm, such as racial discrimination and exploitative...
Systematic review
The Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme in Aotearoa New Zealand: a human rights review
From non-existent jobs and wages to the potential for human trafficking – migrant workers are being exploited under the existing Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. This review sets out a range of urgent human rights concerns and provides recommendations for improving the scheme.
Report
Australian government response to the Disability Royal Commission
The Disability Royal Commission’s final report includes 222 recommendations aimed at all levels of government. This Australian Government Response includes responses to the 172 recommendations within the Australian Government’s primary or shared responsibility. It does not include responses to the 50 recommendations within state and territory governments’ primary responsibility.
Report
Public consultation on the Disability Royal Commission: summary report
Public consultation was undertaken between November 2023 and January 2024 to understand stakeholders’ responses and views on the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability recommendations. Responses have been analysed and consolidated into this summary report.