Porkies: axeing of 457 skilled migrant visa scheme may double costs for businesses

John Ellicott
Updated April 20 2017 - 1:12pm, first published April 19 2017 - 2:33pm
Young piggery owner Ean Pollard says skilled workers from the Philippines were diligent and loyal workers who added to the social fabric of regional towns as well, performing work that Australian residents often would not take on.
Young piggery owner Ean Pollard says skilled workers from the Philippines were diligent and loyal workers who added to the social fabric of regional towns as well, performing work that Australian residents often would not take on.

The cost of bringing skilled migrants to work in Australia will “double” under changes forced by the axeing of the 457 visa system.

John Ellicott

John Ellicott

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