The
Australian immigration minister has released figures which show that
there were 12% more Temporary Work (Skilled) (Subclass 457) visas
granted in February 2013 than in the same month in 2012.
Mr
O'Connor said that this sharp rise justified the plans of the
Australian government to reform the 457 visa system to prevent abuse
of the system or 'rorting' as it is known in Australia. Critics say
that most 457 visa applications are not fraudulent and that the visas
are issued to foreign workers who are filling genuine gaps in the
Australian labour market. They also say that the February figures
have been taken out of context and are misleading because the number
of 457 visas granted has actually been falling since August 2012.
In
March, Mr O'Connor said 'Rogue employers are deliberately employing
people from overseas without giving a local a chance' and called for
a reform of the 457 visa system. On 3rd April, Mr O'Connor said 'The
457 increase continues…which…underlines the need to bring about
the reforms so that the 457 visa is used for the purposes it was
constructed – which, of course, is to fill temporary shortages'.
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