The press conference with Unions NSW and Immigration Minister Andrew Giles on migrant worker exploitation has been moved to 11.30am, Wednesday August 2.
WHO: NSW Secretary Mark Morey, Immigration Minister Andrew Giles, activists and workers
WHEN: 11.30 am Wednesday, August 2
WHERE: Australian Parliament House, Mural Hall
Georgie Moore 0477 779 928
Nick Lucchinelli 0422 229 032
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Weld Australia is calling on the Federal Government to introduce a national inspection regime for imported fabricated steel and high-risk goods, warning that the lack of local compliance checks is placing Australians at serious risk. According to Weld Australia CEO, Geoff Crittenden, thousands of tonnes of imported fabricated steel—used in critical infrastructure such as wind towers, road gantries, and energy systems—are arriving in Australia without any independent inspection to ensure they meet Australian Standards. “If it’s made in Australia, it must comply with Australian Standards. Local manufacturers know this—and they’re held to it. So why are overseas-made goods not subject…
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