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Save the Fair Work hotline: 13 13 94

Fair Work provides free advice about pay, conditions, and workplace issues. Your visa won't be affected by calling.

Why this matters

If you're being underpaid or treated unfairly, Fair Work can help. They can take action against exploitative employers.

How to do it

How to do it

  1. 1

    Save 13 13 94 in your phone

  2. 2

    Call with questions about pay rates, hours, leave, or unfair treatment

  3. 3

    Interpreters available - call TIS National first on 131 450

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    They also have an anonymous tip-off form on their website

Your visa cannot be cancelled for contacting Fair Work. This is a protection built into the system.

Time required: 1 minute to save the number

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Applicable Visa Types

Student Visa (Subclass 500)Skilled Worker Visa (Subclass 482)Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)Permanent Resident

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