Advocates welcome new visa allowing migrant workers to remain in Australia to pursue legal action against their employers. By Emilia Terzon, ABC News

A new visa that was quietly introduced last week is already giving hope to migrant workers who are battling for justice against exploitation, a leading legal advocate says.

If granted, the workplace justice visa (subclass 408) lets a migrant worker without any other legal avenue to stay in Australia, remain in the country for up to 12 months to fight an active workplace claim.

Advocates welcome new visa allowing migrant workers to remain in Australia to pursue legal action against their employers. By Emilia Terzon, ABC News