Turnbull scraps 457 visa program: reveal the replacement

The government will replace skilled 457 visas with a new category to give Australians priority for Australian jobs.

Government to cut 457 visa occupations list for skilled migrants

Government abolishes 457 visa Source: SBS

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said the new two-year visa would not allow permanent residency, but anyone now in Australia on a 457 visa will not be affected by the new arrangements.

His office confirmed with SBS News the new program will be “phased in” starting on Wednesday and fully operational by March 2018.

It will include requirements around work experience, English language proficiency and labour market testing.

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Published 18 April 2017 6:08pm
Updated 19 April 2017 9:48am
By Trinh Nguyen


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