Sexually harassed and afraid to tell: migrant women over-represented but under-reported

A new national survey has revealed more than half ((51%)) of the migrant women workers interviewed have experienced workplace sexual harassment but were afraid to report it.

Federal Minister for the Environment Tanya Plibersek, NSW Minister for Women Jodie Harrison, Unions NSW Secretary Mark Morey, with workers Source: AAP / STEVEN MARKHAM/AAPIMAGE

Unions New South Wales interviewed more than 3,300 ((3,388)) women of migrant backgrounds - mostly women on temporary visas ((83%)).

Seventy-five per cent of those women say they didn't report the incidents, as they feared retribution.

Experts are calling for significant reforms to make these workers safe.

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