They came to Australia to build a better life. The cost was more than they imagined
- Posted on August 22, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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They came to Australia to build a better life. The cost was more than they imagined
For workers, it’s an unparalleled earning opportunity. For Pacific nations, it offers economic stability at home. But there is a growing consensus that the architecture of the scheme puts its Pacific workers at risk of exploitation.