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Migrant farm workers in Australia’s PALM scheme endure poor housing, limited healthcare, and job restrictions, risking exploitation amid calls for reform.
Migrant farm workers under Australia’s PALM scheme face severe conditions, including overcrowded, substandard housing likened to “living in a box,” discrimination in rental markets, and limited healthcare access due to visa restrictions that prevent changing employers.
One worker was pressured to return home after a $700 hospital bill for a bleeding nose, later diagnosed with a brain tumor, highlighting financial and medical vulnerabilities.
The report calls for reforms to allow job mobility, establish housing standards, and improve information access, amid a federal review of the PALM deed and broader concerns about exploitation and modern slavery risks.
Los trabajadores agrícolas migrantes en el esquema PALM de Australia soportan viviendas pobres, atención médica limitada y restricciones laborales, arriesgándose a la explotación en medio de los llamados a la reforma.