Protecting Vulnerable Migrant Workers: The Case of International Students

2012) 25 Australian Journal of Labour Law. p.181-208

U. of Adelaide Law Research Paper No. 2013-08

29 Pages Posted: 15 Feb 2013

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Alex Reilly

University of Adelaide - School of Law

Date Written: February 14, 2013

Abstract

In the past 20 years, Australia has witnessed a dramatic increase in the number of international students in the tertiary education sector. In addition to contributing to the tertiary education industry through their consumption of education products and services, students contribute a pool of mostly semi-skilled labour to the economy. International students enter the domestic employment market with no dedicated legal regime for their protection. The article demonstrates that students are particularly vulnerable participants in the Australian workforce, and outlines reforms to both migration and labour laws that are required to protect them.

Keywords: students working, international students, migration laws, labour laws, migrant workers, protection of migrant workers

JEL Classification: K31

Suggested Citation

Reilly, Alexander, Protecting Vulnerable Migrant Workers: The Case of International Students (February 14, 2013). 2012) 25 Australian Journal of Labour Law. p.181-208, U. of Adelaide Law Research Paper No. 2013-08, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2218021

Alexander Reilly (Contact Author)

University of Adelaide - School of Law ( email )

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Adelaide 5005, South Australia SA 5005
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