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1 Jun 2025

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By Lucy Barbour and Cath McAloon, ABC News (Australia)

Australia: Report reveals discrimination against pregnant workers on PALM scheme

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A new report has found many women employed in Australia through the PALM migrant worker scheme are not getting appropriate information and affordable access to sexual health services.

The research highlights issues with access to contraception, antenatal care, abortion, STI screening and treatment as well as workers experiencing coercion, discrimination and gender-based violence. ...