One third of migrant workers underpaid, study finds

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Researchers estimate unpaid wages amount to more than $1 billion, with a third of foreign workers earning $12/hour or less – half of Australia’s minimum casual wage.

The study, from the University of Technology Sydney and University of New South Wales, found wage theft was worst in the hospitality and food-picking industries.

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