Backpackers and visiting workers face exploitation in this country
 

Backpackers and visiting workers face exploitation in this country
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It's no surprise Australia is a drawcard for workers.

The country has one of the highest minimum wages in the world (A$18.29/US$13.96 per hour) and an attractive quality of life. But for many backpackers and migrants, exploitation by employers is rife.

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One in three international students and backpackers are being underpaid, earning less than A$12 an hour, according to a comprehensive report called Wage Theft in Australia, which surveyed 4,322 people on temporary migrant visas.

While underpayment was widespread across many industries, the worst offenders were in food service — specifically in fruit and vegetable picking.* Read more...

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