National migrant worker scheme uncovers 'shocking' exploitation in first year of operation. By Isobel Roe & Melinda Hayter, ABC News

A national program protecting the rights of migrant workers has uncovered millions in unpaid wages, threats of visa cancellation and modern slavery.

In NSW, $1.35 million in potential unpaid wage claims have been identified, while in Victoria, $236,000 has been recovered for migrant workers.

National migrant worker scheme uncovers 'shocking' exploitation in first year of operation. By Isobel Roe & Melinda Hayter, ABC News