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New program supporting Queensland Migrant Workers rights

A new program supported by the Queensland Council of Unions is providing free information sessions on work entitlements and visa protections for migrant workers.  Around two thirds of migrant workers have experienced wage theft while working in Australia, and the Queensland Migrant WorkWise program gives support to migrant workers by providing information in different languages.  …

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Child safety reforms welcomed, but more needed to support educators

Federal and state education ministers have announced a suite of reforms aimed at strengthening child safety in early childhood education. The reforms include a national register of staff, a ban on personal mobile phones, and mandatory training to detect and report grooming and abuse. The Independent Education Union of Australia in New South Wales and …

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