Fashion models at risk of underpayment and exploitation in gig economy

By Anna Patty
Updated February 9 2017 - 8:13pm, first published 12:15am
Without a formal contract, Ms Fern was unclear how she would be paid. Photo: Supplied
Without a formal contract, Ms Fern was unclear how she would be paid. Photo: Supplied
Model Christina Fern. Photo: Supplied
Model Christina Fern. Photo: Supplied
Many models were underpaid or not paid at all.
Many models were underpaid or not paid at all.

When 22-year-old Christina Fern approached a Sydney photographic studio to get some new shots for her acting portfolio, she was asked if she was interested in modelling.

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