7 min

Behind the cheap Asian takeaways Food for Thought

    • Food

Ever wondered why the Asian takeaways are so cheap? Chances are, the staff are working below the minimum wage.

7 Eleven’s scandal has become widely known across Australia, but underpayment is also common in family-run businesses.

I spoke to an international student who worked at eight dollars per hour in a Vietnamese bakery, and an expert on temporary workers to investigate the issue.  

Ever wondered why the Asian takeaways are so cheap? Chances are, the staff are working below the minimum wage.

7 Eleven’s scandal has become widely known across Australia, but underpayment is also common in family-run businesses.

I spoke to an international student who worked at eight dollars per hour in a Vietnamese bakery, and an expert on temporary workers to investigate the issue.  

7 min