Australia's PALM visa program faces criticism over worker exploitation and poor conditions.

Australia's PALM visa program, which brings over 30,000 workers from Pacific Islands and East Timor, has been criticized for exploitation, including underpayment and poor working conditions. Workers face difficulties leaving their employers and accessing complaint mechanisms. Despite government efforts to improve conditions, concerns remain about injuries and deaths, with reports of severe workplace abuses.

November 25, 2024
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