This debate around 457 visas boils down to a difference of opinion on how best to identify a domestic skill shortage for which a 457 visa can be used. For Labor, the most desirable option for ...

Over 93,000 overseas skilled workers are currently living and working in Australia on 457 temporary visas. Many come with their families to enjoy the sunshine and relaxed lifestyle, with hopes of one ...

• The new visa program will include requirements around work experience, English language proficiency and labour market testing. • The new visa will include a short term two-year stream with a broad ...

Liz Kaelin is the human face of how the crackdown on 457 visas is "catastrophic" for Australian technology entrepreneurs. Kaelin is the founder of Caitre'd, an online platform to connect caterers and ...

The first day of July saw many changes to the 457 visa take effect under the directions of the previous Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Brendan O’Connor. Mr O’Connor managed to squeeze his ...

What is a 457 visa? The 457 visa was introduced in 1996 and allows skilled workers to be employed in Australia for up to four years. Applicants must be sponsored by a local business for a specific job ...

The lobby group says it is concerned that under the current 457 Visa regime, employers are biased to 457 Visa skills solutions, that Labour Market Testing (LMT) required to support a 457 Visa ...

As revealed in The Australian yesterday, business groups fear the $540 million in fee increases over the next four years are designed as a revenue-raising measure that will act as a disincentive for ...

Some of Australia's top restaurateurs are warning their businesses are being put at risk due to an extreme skills shortage in hospitality that is being exacerbated by the Federal Government's drastic ...

The federal budget has delivered a double blow to the 457 visa program, with the government to nearly double application fees and compliance activity for the controversial system. The Fair Work ...