Rights and Limitations of Visa Holders in Australia's IR System

RIGHTS OF S457 VISA HOLDERS IN THE
AUSTRALIAN IR SYSTEM
• To prevent workplace exploitation there are several
workplace rights in Australia.
• Racial discrimination act protects workers on the
grounds of race, color, descent and others.
• Sex discrimination act protects workers from
sexual harassment.
• Disability discrimination act protects workers on
the grounds of their disability.
• Age discrimination act prohibits child labor.
• Workers irrespective of their caste, religion, gender,
sexual preference, origin and others, must have
equal opportunity and rights (Irving, 2013).
• Workers must be paid if they serve the organization
for extra hours.
• Equal payments irrespective of the workers’ caste,
religion, sex and others.
• Workers should have the permission for taking
leaves if he/she is unwell.
• Female workers must be allowed to take maternity
leaves.
• No workplace bullying (Reilly, 2013).

RIGHTS OF STUDENT VISA HOLDERS
• Freedom of Speech and Expression.
• Receiving accurate and current information regarding the
courses, requirements, fees structure, correct information from
the provider before enrollment.
• A written agreement with the provider’s signature, before paying
for the fees and collection of information regarding refunds.
• The students should get proper education for which they are
paying, which includes taking tuitions.
• The students must be allowed to receive refunds if he/she is
unhappy with the course he/she opted for.
• Students can lodge a complaint anytime if he/she is feels
mistreated (Robertson, 2016).
• Should have the accessibility to the right provider of education.
• Students have the right to attend the orientation programs, which
would help them understand the course they are opting in a better
way.
• It is the duty of the institution regarding the students’ wellbeing
and safety.
• Right against bullying.
• Students must have protection regarding their personal
information.
• The classroom is a place where everyone irrespective of their
caste, sex, gender, race and more, attain education. There should
be no discrimination against diversity.
• Students should have work permit (Robertson, 2012).

NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP
FOR VISA HOLDERS
• All the workers, including foreign workers have the basic
workplace rights and protections.
• Foreign workers have a temporary long staying visa or a
permanent one.
• Workplace laws are applicable for both the foreign workers and
the residential workers.
• Foreign workers must be aware of both the workplace as well as
the immigration laws.
• Foreign workers can request for flexible arrangements during
work.
• Leaves on public holidays, long service, annual, personal and
compassionate, community service, parental and others.
• Notice before termination and should be paid for the period they
served the organization.