2023-24 | Australia

We are leading a coalition advancing migration reforms to enable migrant workers to pursue labour remedies without risking their visa. Building on our Breaking the Silence proposal, we are supporting government to implement and evaluate new world-first protections.

2021-24 | International
This global multi-year program of work involves research, online events and new resources to support a global community of practice to improve migrant workers’ access to justice for wage theft in their country — with partners Solidarity Center, The ILAW Network and MIDEQ.

2020 | Australia

We shaped Australia’s social support policies through our online survey of 6,105 international students and other temporary visa holders on their experiences of deprivation and racism and attitudes to Australia during the first COVID lockdown.

2019-20 | Australia

Our survey of 5,000 international students and policy report revealed widespread deceptive and exploitative conduct by landlords in Australia, with recommended reforms to address legal loopholes and barriers to action.

2019 | Australia
Our survey of 5,000 international students found widespread wage theft and poor conditions with few students able to take action. We identified policy reforms needed to address barriers to reporting, alongside practical support measures.

2018-20 | International
The first global study of challenges, risks and opportunities presented by digital tools developed for migrant worker engagement. Our research promotes a well-considered, migrant-centred approach to development and use of apps and tech tools.

2011-15 | International
Empirical research and thought leadership on the responsibilities of states and business to protect the rights of migrant workers within the recruitment process, with proposals for rights-based governance and accountability models.

2017 | Australia
Drawing on interviews with international students and others, this project considered the barriers preventing temporary migrants from accessing remedies for unpaid entitlements and asked why the 7-Eleven Wage Program was so unusually accessible and effective.

2011-14 | International
The first major empirical studies of migrant workers’ access to justice in their country of origin and through their embassies abroad, focused on Nepal and Indonesia. Reports and policy briefs set out detailed findings and recommended policy and procedural reforms.

2016 | Australia
The first large-scale survey that revealed Australia’s large silent underclass of systemically exploited migrant workers across numerous industries, and identified the barriers that prevented 91% from taking action. This catalysed national and state-level law and policy reform processes.