Black mould, sewerage and overcrowding in migrant worker accommodation Migrant workers in Victoria's east were made to pay $190 a week to their employer for overcrowded, mouldy accommodation.

Black mould, sewerage and overcrowding in migrant worker accommodation #PALM #Accommodation #Labourhire

If that makes you happy, go for it.
#CorporateTax
#NegativeGearing
#FamilyTrusts
#LabourHire
#Dental
#RaiseTheRate
& #TaxTheRich
It’s not you should be fighting it’s the obsequiousness of Labor to the capitalist hegemony. Which, just quietly, is fucking us.

'Work smarter not harder' farmers' savvy practices fight rising labour costs Growers are finding that investing heavily up-front, exploring automation and simplifying old processes can reduce their labour costs without compromising quality.

'Work smarter not harder' farmers' savvy practices fight rising labour costs #farmingmachinery #minimumwage #labourhire

IPC calls for reform of labour-hire practices Erasmus Shalihaxwe Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Member of Parliament Elvis Lizazi has criticised the continued exploitation of workers through labour hire companies, calling it a “lingering injustice” in an independent Namibia. Speaking during his maiden parliamentary contribution on Wednesday, Lizazi said the issue should have been addressed long ago. “Labour hire in Namibia should be a thing of the past but remains a daily reality,” said Lizazi, who also serves as IPC’s shadow minister of Justice and Labour Relations.  He referenced the landmark 2009 Supreme Court judgement that struck down a ban on labour hires, calling the Africa Personnel Services (APS) case a painful reminder of unresolved challenges. “Even with our Labour Act and the recent introduction of a national minimum wage, enforcement is alarmingly weak,” he said. Lizazi pointed out that the country currently has only 51 labour inspectors nationwide, a number he said is insufficient to ensure compliance. “With such a thin inspectorate, abusive employers slip through the cracks. Many employers continue to ignore basic working conditions and minimum wage laws because the chance of a government inspection is slim,” he added. Lizazi also addressed issues within the justice system, welcoming the government’s decision to raise the legal aid income threshold from N$5 000 to N$7 000 and the appointment of more legal aid counsel. However, he expressed concern over the persistent backlog of cases in Namibia’s courts. “Our courts face crippling backlogs and delays. Magistrates’ court dockets are overflowing, and thousands of cases remain unheard or unfinished. Some cases have stretched for several years,” said Lizazi. He noted that criminal trials are particularly affected, with many accused persons held in custody for extended periods without trial. According to Lizazi, the delays are partly due to a shortage of judicial officers and court resources. He cited remote magistrate circuits that sit only once a month, leaving legal matters unresolved for long periods. He concluded by emphasising the role of Parliament in holding the executive accountable. “The legislative arm must ensure that the executive delivers on its priorities. I will not remain silent if budgets meant to uplift the vulnerable are misdirected,” he said.

#LabourReform #WorkersRights #Namibia #JusticeForWorkers #LabourHire

"The report '#BlueHarvest', released today, says some #labourhire firms recruiting fruit pickers for the region are "severely and intentionally underpaying their workers" and often disappear when complaints about underpayments emerge'
#WageTheft
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'More than 7000 people working for the agency are employed through #labourhire firms of local area coordinators.

But #inadequatestaffing levels and #insecureemployment had led to high staff turnover, high workloads and loss of expertise within the agency, the union said.
#NDIS