Employer Obligations
It is a criminal offence under the Migration Act 1958 for a person to knowingly or recklessly allow an illegal worker to work or refer an illegal worker for work with another business.
This information is to help Australian employers understand their obligations when dealing with people in Australia who are in the country temporarily and who may not be entitled to work in Australia.
Further information about these offences including copies of the Migration Amendment (Employer Sanctions) Bill 2006 and its explanatory memorandum can be accessed from the Parliament of Australia’s website.
See: Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Employer Sanctions) Bill 2006
Table of Contents
About the Employer Sanctions Legislation
Understanding Your Obligations
Booklet: People without valid working visas: new penalties for employers (680KB PDF file)