Migrant workers feel unsafe in Australia
March 26, 2023 News Digest |
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Forced labor Migrant workers feel unsafe in Australia A new poll by an Australian migrant rights NGO has revealed that a substantial number of migrants find themselves in precarious work situations as a result of being discriminated against by employers. Migrants report being forced to take up exploitative work, despite being authorized to work in Australia. Read more… |
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Speak Free Why chocolate companies must go beyond certified cocoa Cocoa certified by the most popular schemes—Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance or organic—is usually the preferred option for those of us mindful of the social and environmental impacts of the products we buy. But do we know what these certification labels actually mean? Our senior campaigner Monica Burns breaks it down. Read more… |
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Supply chain How business, government, and consumers can act to end modern slavery Modern slavery is ubiquitous. From the clothes we wear and the food we eat to the cars we drive and the technology we use, many of the products that feature in our daily lives are tainted with forced labor and human trafficking. Here’s what we can do about it. Read more… |
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