Filipino migrant worker’s death in NSW referred to federal police

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Adeshola Ore Community affairs reporterJanuary 17, 2026 at 05:26 AM

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In 2019, Jerwin Royupa, a 21-year-old Filipino migrant worker and winery trainee, died in New South Wales, Australia after exiting a moving vehicle. A NSW deputy state coroner, Rebecca Hosking, has referred Royupa's death to the Australian federal police for further investigation. The coroner's findings, released on Friday, concluded that Royupa was "exploited" and exposed to "potentially criminal" conduct during his five weeks in Australia. The referral prompts federal police to consider further inquiries into the circumstances surrounding Royupa's death and the potential exploitation he faced.

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Rebecca Hosking 60% New South Wales 70% Philippines 70% Australia ×280% Australian Federal Police 80% Jerwin Royupa ×290%

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migrant worker 90% death 80% exploitation 80% criminal conduct 70% federal police 70% investigation 60% coroner 50% new south wales 50% jerwin royupa 40%

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