@Cassey Yes! If there's one thing you can definitely leave behind in PH, it's the attitude of <i class="Italic">not</i> speaking up. Aussies are very blunt and open about a lot of things including telling the government to piss off.
Paid in cash but you didn't get a payslip/pay summary? That's illegal. Complain and drag their ass to the tax man (ATO) if you have to. Insist on direct deposits/EFTs for everything.
Employer "forgot" to pay your super for at least 3 months? They are mandated by law to contribute to super at least once every quarter. ATO.
Some occupations require a minimum 2 days off. You were given one day off and forced to work? Get that in writing and send that to Fair Work.
I believe the national employment standards (aka the AU labour laws) mandate that you cannot do a >12hr shift. No it's not "okay" if you voluntarily do more hours out of the goodness of your hearts.
Got injured on your commute to work? You may be entitled to journey compensation. Check your state's WorkCover policy. Most employees are insured by the state govt on work commutes.
Even the visa grant letter comes with a little page that says that you have rights (you <b class="Bold">did</b>read this part of the grant letter right 🙂)
"Pay rates and workplace conditions are set by Australian law. All people working in Australia, including those from overseas, have rights and protections at work. These cannot be taken away by contracts or agreements."
A visa holder (temporary or permanent) <i class="Italic">has</i> rights, and no employer can take that away from you. But you have to exercise those rights when needed or talo tayo lahat in the end.