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We need to hear the stories of exploited unlawful migrant workers, not just deport them

  • Written by Marie Segrave, Associate Professor, Criminology, Monash University
imageThere is no transparency in how the Australian Border Force operates when it comes to deporting illegal migrant workers.AAP/Julian Smith

Migration status – even for those with the right to work in Australia – is often used as leverage to exploit workers. This is evident from my ongoing research, other research and government inquiries....

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