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New visa allowing migrant workers to remain while pursuing legal action

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A new visa subclass to allow migrant workers battling against exploitation to extend their stay in Australia while fighting a workplace claim. Historically, the threat to migrant workers of losing their visa status has stopped many from speaking out against their employers - something this new system seeks to change.
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