New Zealand's Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner criticized the government's inadequate protection of migrant workers under the AEWV scheme, calling for policy reforms.

Saunoamaalii Karanina Sumeo, New Zealand's Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner, criticized the government's failure to protect migrant workers under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme. A recent report highlighted issues like fake job scams, poverty, and unsafe living conditions. Sumeo urged for major policy reforms, including ethical recruitment practices and unlinking visas from specific employers, to enhance protections for migrant workers.

October 29, 2024
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