Migration

Christine faced homeless alone as a teenager, but was determined to finish school

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Christine Campbell was nine years old when she migrated from the Philippines to Australia in 1995 — she was seeking a better life, but would soon to discover a set of hurdles. Campbell was living in Melbourne, when at the age of 15 she and her mother fled from violence at home. The teenager had … Read more

AFP’s human trafficking warning for workers in Australia as grim statistics double

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Workers in Australia have been urged to be aware of human trafficking markers, after reports of forced labour and exploitation have doubled in the past five years. The AFP warned seasonal and temporary workers — particularly migrants — in the agriculture, construction, hospitality and manufacturing sectors were the most at risk. There were 178 reports … Read more