Support for Timorese PALM Workers in Australia
Important links and information for PALM workers in Australia
Who to contact if something goes wrong at work: pay, safety, dismissal or discrimination.
Keep everything: emails, text messages, medical records, payslips, incident reports and names.
The Australian agency listed for your problem, then the Embassy or your nearest consulate.
Who to call
Workplace injury or unsafe work conditions
Why: they handle workplace safety and workers’ compensation claims.
Unfair dismissal or workplace dispute
Why: they deal with unfair dismissal, general protections and workplace disputes. You must lodge a claim within 21 days of being dismissed.
Underpayment, exploitation or not being paid
Why: they investigate wage theft, unpaid entitlements, visa protections and employer misconduct.
Discrimination based on race, religion, sex, disability or other grounds
Why: they investigate and conciliate complaints of discrimination and harassment under federal law.
State and territory equal opportunity bodies
Why: state-level bodies investigate and mediate discrimination and harassment complaints.
Legal or community support
- Community Legal Centres: free legal advice for migrant and low-income workers.
- Your union, if you have one, can represent or support you.
- The Embassy or your nearest consulate can provide further assistance and referrals.
Keep all records and call the Embassy
Document everything: emails, text messages, medical records, payslips, incident reports and the names of everyone you spoke to. This matters for any complaint or legal process.