Behind the cheap Asian takeaways

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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.