ACTU Secretary Dave Oliver: “We need stronger safeguards to make sure 457s are only used for their intended purpose – to fill genuine skills shortages.” “In one case, the 457 system has been used to exploit Filipino workers, who are required to pay huge sums to middlemen – often the equivalent of four years average wage in the Philippines – to get a 457 visa and a job in Australia. “These arrangements are taking advantage of poor, vulnerable workers and should be condemned.”
Posted on: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 23:21:44 +0000