More forced marriages and worker exploitation – why Australia needs an anti-slavery commissioner
- Written by Martijn Boersma, Associate Professor, University of Notre Dame Australia
Hafiz Johari/ShutterstockLast week, a 47-year-old Queensland man was charged with 46 offences, including torturing and enslaving deckhands on his fishing boats.
The accused allegedly intimidated and attacked his employees, and withheld food and water. He will appear in court next month.
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