Australia's invisible mothers
An investigation into the lives of undocumented Pacific Islander women working on Australian farms reveals systemic issues of exploitation, lack of healthcare, and fear of deportation. These women often face dangerous working conditions and isolation while pregnant, lacking access to basic social services.
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The article sheds light on the human rights abuses and labor exploitation occurring within the agricultural supply chain, highlighting the vulnerability of undocumented migrant workers.
Link copied Share Share article For the Pacific Islander women who harvest the fruit and vegetables that stock Australia s supermarket shelves, motherhood here can mean injury, debt, secrecy and fear.
The article focuses on social justice and systemic inequality, adopting a sympathetic tone toward the plight of marginalized migrant workers.
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