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This briefing sought feedback on options to improve the pathway for reporting and referring of temporary migrant worker (including international student) exploitation.
PDF, 3.6MB, 21 pages
This briefing sought feedback on proposals for reducing risks around business models and practices that can facilitate or hide temporary migrant worker exploitation.
PDF, 2.9MB, 17 pages
Provides an overview of proposals contained in the 3 briefing papers to address migrant exploitation.
PDF, 5.7MB, 13 pages
Records Cabinet’s approval to consult on proposals to address migrant exploitation.
PDF, 297KB, 4 pages
In this paper, the estimated number of temporary migrant workers in NZ was erroneously given as 450,000 (included recent residents and total population of student visa holders). The correct number is approximately 235,000.
PDF, 874KB, 19 pages
Literature review on understanding the nature, extent, drivers and consequences of exploitation of temporary migrant workers across Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
PDF, 1.7MB, 89 pages
Qualitative field research focused on understanding temporary migrant worker exploitation in New Zealand from the perspective of migrants and other stakeholders.
PDF, 1.7MB, 103 pages
Portugese translation of a diagram providing a summary of proposals for potential regulatory, policy or operational changes. These proposals are the basis of the public consultation.
PDF, 347KB, 1 page
Document prepared for public consultation to address the exploitation of temporary migrant workers and make them less vulnerable to exploitation.
PDF, 1.3MB, 62 pages
Submission form to accompany the Fair Pay Agreements discussion paper.
DOCX, 674KB, 19 pages
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