Kaya Barry
Cultural geographer, artist, and senior lecturer at Griffith University's Centre for Social and Cultural Research. She researches and documents the experiences of seasonal migrants in regional Queensland.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 20min
Pacific workers say they're being exploited
Lucy Cooper, an ABC reporter, highlights the alarming plight of PALM Scheme workers in Australia. Susan Pino and Wayne Levy share their heart-wrenching experiences of low pay and exploitation, with Levy lamenting the struggle to support his family. Dr. Kaya Barry reveals visa cancellations leading to legal limbo for many workers. Paul Matum discusses local efforts in Leighton to provide support for these disengaged workers. The conversation exposes a system in dire need of reform and more protection for vulnerable laborers.
Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 6min
We asked for workers and got people — inside the temporary visa scheme putting food on your plate
Join Kaya Barry, a cultural geographer focusing on seasonal migrants, and Nunes Cosbar, a Timorese musician on a PALM visa, as they dive into the unseen experiences of temporary workers in Australia. They discuss the emotional challenges and aspirations faced by these workers in agriculture, alongside Ken Dachi and Ema Vueti, who advocate for community connections. Explore the complexities of the PALM scheme, including exploitation, family separations, and the cultural contributions that enrich rural communities.
