The Workplace Justice visa is a temporary visa that allows temporary visa holders, or recent temporary visa holders, to stay in Australia to take legal action if they have been exploited at work (workplace exploitation). You must hold, or have held, a temporary visa with work rights to obtain a Workplace Justice visa.
Read our factsheet if you would like to know more about the following:
- What is the new Workplace Justice visa?
- Who is eligible for a Workplace Justice visa?
- The steps to applying for a Workplace Justice visa
- What legal advice or assistance will I need?
- Who can certify workplace exploitation claims?
Download the Workplace Justice visa factsheet here.
IARC and Unions NSW have a free service called Visa Assist which is dedicated to assisting migrant workers to enforce their rights in the workplace. The Visa Assist team provides free, confidential legal advice and assistance directly to migrant workers, advocates for changes in the immigration system to improve migrant worker rights and delivers community information sessions to ensure people on visas are aware of their rights while working in Australia. To find out more, or to enquire about legal advice, visit our Visit Assist page or fill out our enquiry form.