The Retail Supply Chain Alliance – a coalition of the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association, the Australian Workers’ Union, and the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) – has welcomed new laws announced by the Albanese Government to better protect migrant workers in Australia…SDA National Secretary Gerard Dwyer praised the government’s decision, noting that the new legislation could prove a ‘game-changer’ for migrant workers. “We welcome the new and clearer definitions which will prevent exploitative employers from pressuring migrant workers to work outside of their visa conditions,” Mr Dwyer said. “These laws are a critical step towards ending workplace exploitation and wage theft that many migrant workers face.” …“This legislation is the result of many years of tenacious advocacy and we’re very grateful to finally see it,” said AWU National Secretary Daniel Walton. “It should enable migrant workers to safely address wage theft and escape from exploitative employers without risking their visa status.” In addition to these key reforms, the new laws promise to extend Australian workplace protections to all workers, regardless of immigration status, signalling a commitment to ensuring fair and safe working conditions for everyone.