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248 Spring 2022

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Sanmati Verma

Sanmati Verma is an immigration lawyer and writer. She has volunteered with the International Student Legal Advice Clinic and the immigration unit of the Legal Aid Society, NYC. She now works with the National Union of Workers and the Migrant Workers Centre on workers’ rights.

Articles by Sanmati Verma:

22 March 20197 May 2019

‘We feed you.’ The real cost of undocumented labour in Australia

Sanmati Verma

As the federal election looms, the familiar terrain of political conflict over immigration is being prepared. Going by recent reporting, the issue of undocumented migrant labour is likely to acquire a special significance.

24 October 201816 November 2018

False dichotomies: against the ‘Lifetime Ban’ Bill

Sanmati Verma

The implications of the Bill cannot be understated. They are far broader than simply preventing recognised refugees from applying for Tourist visas in 30 years time, as was suggested by Labor in their initial opposition to the Bill.