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Set on reducing net migration at all costs, the immigration White Paper is a confused document that is soft on addressing exploitation
The government's flagship immigration policies rely on the assumption that it can safeguard against exploitation by reducing net migration. Not only is this unlikely to have the stated effect on exploitation, it may in fact exacerbate it.
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What does the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill mean for exploited migrant workers?
In this short briefing, we examine some of the legislation's key features and offer three policies that would enable this bill to plug the gap in worker protections.
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Why the Fair Work Agency needs a migrant worker focus
Given the position of foreign-born workers in the labour market, the Fair Work Agency (FWA) - the single body that will be tasked with enforcing employment rights - must function to support them. (Image © House of Commons)
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MPs agree that work sponsorship system needs reform in key Westminster debate
Could a “Certificate of Common Sponsorship” be the solution to the widespread exploitation experienced by workers on sponsored visas? We unpack the debate and the government's response.
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Labour Party Conference 2024: What it might mean for workers' rights advocates
We headed to Liverpool to raise awareness of migrants and vulnerable workers’ issues. Here's what we learnt about Labour's plans for vulnerable workers - and how we might influence them.
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