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In 2026, the Australian government has significantly strengthened protections for temporary visa holders. The most critical update is that visa cancellation is no longer an automatic consequence for reporting exploitation, even if you have breached your work conditions (such as exceeding the 48-hour student work fortnight).
The Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Act 2026, which received Royal Assent in April 2026, formalizes these protections and targets "prohibited employers" rather than the workers they exploit.
The Strengthening Reporting Protections program is designed to break the "immigration leverage" that exploitative bosses use.
If your current visa is expiring but you need to stay in Australia to pursue a legal claim against an exploitative boss, the Workplace Justice Visa is your safety net in 2026.
The Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Act 2026 introduced three new criminal offenses for employers:
Do not report directly to Home Affairs if you are worried about your breach. Instead, contact these Accredited Third Parties who can protect your identity and certify your claim:
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