Sean Mantesso

Oct 11, 2024 | abc.net.au | Johnson Raela |Hellena Yoranita Souisa |Sean Mantesso

Read in Bahasa Indonesia. Three years ago, Lamberti Faan was sleeping in her village when armed men woke her. It was September 2021, and the Indonesian military were hunting Papuan separatists. Three days later, she fled with her family, fearful for her life. "We know, we've learned from our brothers in the mountains, when conflict occurs, what kind of approach the military takes," she said.

Jul 18, 2024 | abc.net.au | Gabriella Marchant |Sean Mantesso

A case brought to the Federal Court by 12 Pacific Islander female workers alleges the group was subject to persistent sexual harassment. The group's fight for justice is being lauded as a possible catalyst for change in an industry where the exploitation of temporary migrants is rife. The case is still before the Federal Court and is next listed for mediation in early August 2024. The decision to leave home is never easy.