Submission to the Senate Select Committee on Job Security

This submission is directed to the Senate Select Committee on Job Security. It addresses the challenges of insecure and precarious work faced by young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The submission highlights the disproportionate impact of job insecurity on these young people, including increased risks of exploitation, financial insecurity, and long-term disadvantage. MYAN provides recommendations for labour market reforms and targeted employment programs to support secure and meaningful employment opportunities for young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, ensuring their economic and social inclusion in Australia.