Key Points
- All workers in Australia—regardless of visa status—have equal rights to wages, entitlements, and workplace protections, according to the Fair Work Ombudsman.
- “Cash-in-hand” jobs are only legal if proper pay and documentation are provided; they are unlawful if used to avoid tax or minimum conditions.
- Complaints about underpayment, bullying, or unfair dismissal can be lodged with the Fair Work Ombudsman—this service is free and confidential.
LISTEN TO THE REPORT:
Cash-in-hand, underpaid: Fair Work Ombudsman explains migrant work rights in Australia
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