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Queensland GP calls for sick leave policy overhaul, as medical certificates become a 'burden on the system'

Depending where you work, the requirement for medical certificates for sick leave varies, but what does the law say, and what other options are there?

ABC News · Jul 19, 2022

Legal centres and employer groups call for better protections for migrant workers

A national coalition of legal centres and non-government organisations is calling for better protections to protect migrant workers on temporary visas from being exploited by bosses, in a move backed by the small business council.

ABC News · May 19, 2022

Australia is bringing migrant workers back – but exploitation is still rampant. Here are 3 changes needed now

If the COVID years have taught us anything about migration, it is that Australia depends on it. About 7% of our workforce holds a temporary visa. When many international students, backpackers and other temporary visa holders suddenly left during COVID, the ensuing staff shortages revealed how vital these workers are…

The Conversation · May 16, 2022