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  1. Licence loss, fines for companies hosting migrants in shoddy housing
    By Lily Kristanto

    Victorian labour hire companies that house migrant workers in substandard accommodation will risk losing their licence under changes aimed at protecting vulnerable workers.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/mig

    #AgriculturalWorkers #Agribusiness #HorticultureIndustry #HumanRights #RegionalCommunities #Work #RemoteWorking #Immigration #HousingPolicy #LilyKristanto

  2. As someone that works outside in high heat, I'm very aware of the dangers of heat stroke. Fortunately, I determine my own safety and preparedness when it comes to protecting myself, but what about businesses that only respond to legislation and threats of fines?

    I'm sure it's not only the US that is struggling with this question...

    csmonitor.com/Environment/2023

    #WorkerSafety #HeatStroke #AgriculturalWorkers #SummerHeat #HeatWaves #HeatWaveSafety #ExtremeHeat #Agriculture