Migrant Work Rights Hub Tasmania

02/06/2026

It was great to connect with students at University of Tasmania last week for our Know Your Workplace Rights session at City accommodation, Hytten Hall.

Organised in partnership with Tasmanian University Student Association - TUSA and with support from UTAS clubs and societies, the session provided students with practical information about their rights at work, recent Migration Act changes and the protections available to workers on temporary visas.

A big thank you to our union friends from the HACSU Tasmania, NTEU Tasmanian Division, United Workers Union, and SDA Union Tasmania for joining us and sharing how unions support workers across different industries.

We were also grateful to be joined by Joshua Strutt, CEO and Principal Solicitor at IARC - Immigration Advice & Rights Centre Inc, who spoke about visa protections and where students can seek help if something goes wrong at work.

Thank you to everyone who came along and joined the session. We look forward to continuing these discussions with students across Tasmania.

Unions NSW

29/05/2026

On Wednesday, we joined employers and community stakeholders in Kingston for a briefing on recent Migration Act changes and what they mean for businesses employing temporary visa holders.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion, and to Joshua Strutt from IARC - Immigration Advice & Rights Centre Inc for sharing his expertise on recent Migration Act changes, sponsorship obligations and compliance requirements.

A special thank you to Southern Employment and Training Network (SETN) for supporting the session.

Career Connector delivered by Searson Buck Migrant Talent Connector Unions NSW

28/05/2026

Great to connect with workers in Burnie and Devonport earlier this week, sharing information about workplace rights, visa protections and pathways to support for temporary visa workers in Tasmania. Thanks to everyone who came along and joined the session, and to Joshua Strutt from IARC - Immigration Advice & Rights Centre Inc for sharing his expertise in immigration law and advice with workers.

Thank you HACSU Tasmania for supporting the Devonport session for aged care and disability workers and helping spread the word.

28/05/2026

Launceston – Free 1-on-1 Consults with an Immigration Lawyer

The Migrant Work Rights Hub Tasmania and Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC) are offering free confidential 1-on-1 consultations for migrant workers on temporary visas this Friday in Launceston.

If you have questions about:
• PR pathways
• Visa protections
• Workplace issues
• Your rights at work

This is an opportunity to speak directly with Joshua Strutt, CEO and Principal Solicitor at IARC.

🗓 Friday, 29 May
🕙 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
📍 Room 3, Launceston Library

Limited spots available.

👉 Register here - https://www.unionstas.com.au/migrant-work-rights-hub/launceston-1on1-event-for-visa-workers

24/05/2026

Are you a worker on a temporary visa living in Glenorchy and surrounds?

The Migrant Work Rights Hub Tasmania and IARC - Immigration Advice & Rights Centre Inc will be at Glenorchy Library for a free information session for workers on temporary visas, including student, skilled, sponsored, PALM and Working Holiday visas.

Learn about:

• Your rights at work and how to report exploitation
• New visa protections for migrant workers
• Support pathways if something has gone wrong at work
• Visa questions and legal support

There will also be an opportunity to speak directly with Joshua Strutt, CEO and Principal Solicitor at IARC through free 1-on-1 consultations.

📅 Thursday, 27 May 2026
📍 Room 1, Glenorchy Library, 4 Terry St, Glenorchy
🗣️1-on-1 consultations: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🕓 Information session & Q&A: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Light refreshments will be provided.

👉 Register here - https://www.unionstas.com.au/migrant-work-rights-hub/glenorchy-event-for-visa-workers

Glenorchy City Council Glenorchy Library Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania Multicultural Council of Tasmania Migrant Talent Connector

23/05/2026

Have you seen our message on Metro buses across Tasmania?

If you are on a visa and something doesn’t feel right at work, we may be able to help.

Have you seen our message on buses across Tassie?

If you’re working on a temporary visa, our Migrant Work Rights Hub is here to provide advice and support.

22/05/2026

International Students at UTAS, don't miss out!

Next week we will be at Uni campuses across the state with a series of free sessions for temporary visa holders.

Come along to learn about:
• Your rights at work
• The new visa protections
• Where to get help if something goes wrong at work

You’ll also have the chance to ask your questions directly to Joshua Strutt, CEO and Principal Solicitor at IARC - Immigration Advice & Rights Centre Inc.

Hytten Hall Accommodation, Melville Street, Hobart - https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=61081

Sandy Bay Campus - https://events.humanitix.com/know-your-workplace-rights-egw4eqz5

Newnham Campus - https://events.humanitix.com/your-workplace-rights-and-the-new-visa-protections-launceston-session

Tasmanian University Student Association - TUSA

International students & migrant workers, DO YOU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK? 💼🇦🇺

New to Australia? Working a job but something feels off? You are not alone, and you DO have workplace rights, no matter your visa status.

Join the Migrant Work Rights Hub and Immigration Advice & Rights Centre (IARC) for a FREE workshop, presentation & Q&A session designed especially for UTAS students.

💡 Learn about:
✅ Fair pay & workplace conditions
✅ Visa worker protections
✅ What to do if something isn’t right at work
✅ Where to get support & advice

🎉 Plus:
🍕 Free pizza & refreshments (Hobart only)
🎁 Giveaways + lucky draw prizes (Hobart only)
🧠 Fun quiz
🤝 Meet union representatives
✈️ Speak with immigration specialists visiting from the mainland

HOBART
🗓 Wed 27 May
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Hytten Hall, Melville St
🔗 https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=61081

LAUNCESTON
🗓 Fri 29 May
🕝 2:30 PM
📍 G47, Swanston Building, Newnham Campus
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/your-workplace-rights-and-the-new-visa-protections-launceston-session

Your visa does NOT take away your workplace rights. Come along, ask questions, and get informed.

22/05/2026

Are you a worker in aged care, disability or support services on a temporary visa in Devonport and surrounds?

Join us for a free information session on your rights at work, visa protections and support available to you.

📅 Tuesday, 26 May
🕧 12:30 pm
📍 HACSU Office, 80 Oldaker Street, Devonport

👉 Register here: https://www.unionstas.com.au/migrant-work-rights-hub/devonport-event-for-visa-workers

Are you an aged care or disability worker on a temporary visa?

HACSU is joining forces with Unions Tasmania's Migrant Work Rights Hub Tasmania for a free info session covering your rights at work, visa protections, how HACSU can support you, and more. Come along and chat with an immigration lawyer!

🗓️ Tuesday 26 May, 12:30pm
📍 HACSU office – 80 Oldaker Street, Devonport

The registration link is in the comments below.

20/05/2026

Are you an employer of migrant workers on temporary visas?

Join us on Wednesday, 27 May at 9:00 AM at the Kingborough Community Hub for a practical briefing with Joshua Strutt, CEO and Principal Solicitor at Immigration Advice and Rights Centre.

This session will cover recent changes to the Migration Act and what they mean for businesses employing temporary visa holders, including:

• employer compliance requirements
• how to correctly check work rights
• new offences and penalties
• the Prohibited Employers Register
• practical tips to help your business stay compliant and informed

Light refreshments will be provided.

📍 Kingborough Community Hub
🗓 Wednesday, 27 May 2026
🕘 9:00 AM

Register here - https://forms.swiftfoxcrm.com/survey?t=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzdXJ2ZXlJZCI6IjEyMCIsInRlbmFudCI6InVuaW9ucy10YXMiLCJraW5kIjoiZm9ybSIsImlhdCI6MTc3OTI1NDc1OH0.97YJbzWoK4j425NkuliTacU5ZSFQfMhVBoL0Nh3Ebfo

Southern Employment and Training Network Career Connector delivered by Searson Buck Glenorchy Jobs Hub Migrant Talent Connector

19/05/2026

Are you a worker on a temporary visa living in Burnie?

The Migrant Work Rights Hub Tasmania and Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC) will be in Burnie for a free information session for workers on temporary visas, including student, skilled, sponsored, PALM and Working Holiday visas.

Learn about:
• Your rights at work and how to report exploitation
• New visa protections for migrant workers
• Support pathways if something has gone wrong at work
• Visa questions and legal support

There will also be an opportunity to speak directly with Joshua Strutt, CEO and Principal Solicitor at IARC through free 1-on-1 consultations.

📅 Monday, 25 May 2026
📍 The Point, West Park Oval, Burnie
🗣️1-on-1 consultations: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
🕓 Information session & Q&A: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Light refreshments will be provided.

👉 Register here - https://www.unionstas.com.au/migrant-work-rights-hub/burnie-event-for-visa-workers

Burnie City Council Welcome Cultural Services Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania Multicultural Council of Tasmania Unions Tasmania