The report of the 4-month independent review into integrity in the 457 programme was published today.
There are 22 recommendations aimed at strengthening integrity of the programme and ensuring that business sponsors for 457 visa holders do not discriminate against Australian workers.
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The four-person panel conducted extensive consultations across Australia, read 189 submissions and met over 150 stakeholders around the country.
The government has not yet provided a detailed response.
A copy of the report, Robust New Foundations: A Streamlined, Transparent and Responsive System for the 457 Programme is available on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website at the link below.
