Border Force blitz: Truckies’ visas axed in nationwide freight crackdown

Australian Border Force officers conducted a week-long compliance operation across four states, cancelling visas for unlawful drivers amid growing concerns over migrant worker exploitation. More than 200 trucks were checked, revealing breaches at both driver and employer levels. Officials reported a significant shortage of over 26,000 drivers, intensifying risks to road safety during peak freight periods.

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