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September 15, 2024

Australia’s housing crisis is more than a tenancy issue — it’s a justice issue 

Every day, we witness the immense pressure rising living and housing costs place on individuals and families. For our clients already struggling…

August 25, 2022

Standing Up Against Sexual Harassment in Workplaces 

Sexual harassment impacts every workplace in Australia. According to SafeWork Australia, one in three people (33%) said they have experienced sexual harassment…

April 4, 2022

Australia’s new agricultural visa and risk of exploitation

The Australian Federal Government is introducing a new agriculture visa to address the labour shortages currently being faced by the sector.   The…

March 23, 2022

A right to work free from sexual harassment

One in every two Australian women has been subjected to sexual harassment at some point in their lives.   Led by Australian Sex…

September 30, 2021

Wage gap in Australia’s aged-care sector

The issue of low wages for care workers and nurses in residential aged care is long-standing. In 2018, the Royal Commission into…

July 28, 2021

Rental scams targeting international students

SMLS has recently seen an unusual spike of international students seeking assistance with recovering their bond from a rental provider or head…

July 16, 2021

The Exploitation of Migrant Workers in Australia

The exploitation of migrant workers in Australia urgently needs to be addressed. The current protections are limited, and migrant workers are often…

September 28, 2020

Wage theft victory

'Sara'* moved with her husband and three children from Afghanistan in 2016. As new migrants, they struggled to find work and learn…