It depends who you think the govt is working for. It is not you or me. It is Money. And Money loves immigrant labour as long as the immigrants don’t have any rights. Because the reason it loves immigrant labour is that it is much easier to exploit. This article does a good job of illustrating that: The fishermen

On November 22, Joanne circulated a letter among the migrant crew. “I have been made aware the crew members are contacting an outside representative,” it read, possibly referencing a call Quezon made to Stella Maris seeking help for Susada. “I am also aware that crew members have been leaving their port without permission or making our office aware. Sadly the actions by these crew members are beginning to ruin the trust and faith we have placed in our Filipino crew.” It concluded by noting they would make reports to local police and UK immigration authorities “if necessary”.