Industries pick top jobs for 457 exemption
The retail and mining industries have told the government which jobs they want to be exempt from the banned 457 visa list.
The retail and mining industries have told the government which jobs they want to be exempt from the banned 457 visa list.
Minister for Industry, Greg Hunt, has singled out IT sector workers amid moves by the government to clamp down on 457 visa provisions.
Despite the abundance of jobs in the field, Australian IT graduates struggle to find employment because they’re not properly prepared for the workplace and face stiff competition from skilled migrants, says a report.
Darwin reseller, Hallmark Computer, has been penalised $430,000 for breaching sponsorship obligations of three 457 visa holders.
Atlassian founder Scott Farquhar said he would not stay in Australia if he was starting a tech company today.