International Students Fall Prey to Sexual Exploitation in Australia

The anti-slavery commissioner is warning Australian universities about forced labour and sexual exploitation against international students.

A "service provider" at a Sydney brothel stands in a window in Sydney, Australia, on Sept. 1, 2006. Ian Waldie/Getty Images

Universities in New South Wales (NSW) have been warned about instances of sexual exploitation among international students amid a strong comeback of the international education sector.

NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner James Cockayne recently wrote to 10 universities in the state, informing them about cases of exploitation against international students. He expressed concern that authorities were falling behind in tackling the issue, as reported by The Australian newspaper.