A review of Australian immigration’s 457 visa is expected to happen later this year following complaints from the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) that the process used to grant visas is flawed. Australia’s manufacturing industry relies heavily on foreign workers, however, the ANWU says that some foreign workers are being exploited. It should be noted that the Australian economy is doing well and that in general salary rates are very good.
Last November, the AMWU made a statement to Australia’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) demanding an overhaul of the consultation process for employers who seek to hire overseas workers on 457 visas.
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January 26th, 2012
Tushar Mathur