Multicultural Workers Collective

It was great to deliver an information session to women from Communicare. Many women are newly arrived migrants adjusting to Australian culture and looking for new employment. Knowing your rights at work and where to seek help is empowering and matters for everyone.

Is your organisation interested in a migrant worker rights session? Email [email protected] or get in touch via our contact page.

When migrant workers are protected, we create fairer, safer workplaces for everyone.

The Multicultural Workers Collective has developed clear practical guides and information sheets on workplace rights, available in multiple languages.

Access them now at www.unionswa.com.au/mwc

Your language not here? Let us know. We're expanding resources all the time based on community needs.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (08) 6313 6000

We were excited to attend the Belmont Jobs Expo 2026 and engage with job seekers, students and the local community.

With around 800 attendees, including many temporary visa workers, our team shared meaningful conversations and resources about their migration related workplace rights.

Want to learn more?
Contact us: [email protected] or (08) 6313 6000

From Gayndah to the Gold Coast, Western Australia to Wagga Wagga – Australian Border Force officers are on the ground across every corner of Australia targeting employers who are exploiting migrant workers on training visas.

The four-month operation will see;
🏢 200+ workplaces to be visited
📍 All states & territories covered
🛣️ Both regional and metro locations targeted

Just one month into the operation we are already seeing results; over 100 inspections already completed, and evidence of employers lacking genuine training plans and migrant worker trainees being placed in roles unrelated to their approved training.

All workers in Australia are entitled to fair treatment, regardless of visa status. Sponsors who fail to meet their obligations can expect strong compliance and enforcement action which may result in significant penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

Every worker makes Western Australia stronger.

This WA Day, let's celebrate the diversity that builds our communities and commit to fair treatment for all. ✊

Learn more and get involved today. https://www.unionswa.com.au/multicultural-workers-collective-work-rights-support/

Not sure about your visa conditions?

Understanding them helps you work with confidence, know your rights, and avoid visa breaches.

Check our free resources and take the first step today.
👉 https://www.unionswa.com.au/multicultural-workers-collective-resources/

VEVO:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/already-have-a-visa/check-visa-details-and-conditions/overview

Full house. Real solidarity. Powerful voices.

The Multicultural Workers Collective in collaboration with WA Young Labor came together for another meaningful evening of learning, connection, and action. Migrant workers, union affiliates, and young voices packed the room and the energy was incredible.

Our own Rikki Hendon, Secretary of UnionsWA, led an outstanding information session on migrant workers rights, joined by TWU Secretary Tim Dawson and our union officials on the panel from United Workers Union AMWU Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union WA AWU - Australian Workers' Union Transport Workers Union WA Branch - TWU WA who shared their experience working alongside migrant workers. Real knowledge, real voices, real power.

When migrant workers are protected, workplaces are safer and fairer for everyone.

Learn more about our collective: www.unionswa.com.au/mwc

✊We are actively looking for partners who share our commitment to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces for every worker in WA.

No one should be scared of losing their visa for speaking up about unfair treatment at work.

The new Workplace Justice Visa lets migrant workers stay in Australia while taking legal action against an employer.

Get free, confidential support from our team. Email us at [email protected]