In a somewhat important development, some observers have said that Australia ought to be rather happy with its 457 temporary worker permit scheme which has hitherto been an awe-inspiring success. As per a concerned person–though the working of the 457 permit scheme raised much political dust before the latest general elections– it has performed nicely so far.
Significantly, the 457 has invited not-too-positive reaction, and this includes allegations that it was being widely exploited by recruiters to usher-in cheaper manpower from out-of-the-country, & has undergone BIG amendments in recent months with expenses heading north & labour market testing due to be brought-in later in 2013.
A report in this connection was duly carried-out before changes were declared in the month of June even while it showed that as much as 85% of the recruiters were content with the migration arrangement. Allegedly, studies discovered that the scheme was fulfilling the requirements of both the recruiters & the 457 permit holders, and that the recruiter usage usually mirrored the scheme’s policy intent.
Further, though the same was intentionally molded to respond to skills scarcities, the other purpose was to link Down Under to global development, even as by and large, recruiters are employing the 457 permit scheme as planned. An additional important finding from the research revealed that out of 3,600 permit holders studied, 76% observed they assisted train other employees, and this included their Australian opposite numbers.
Allegedly, the 457 permit scheme has become a vital component of the economic package. With a view to gain a toehold in innovation advancements, access new knowledge structures, & move with the changing technology in different domains, Australia requires having instruments which may swiftly connect the nation to partners & firms in other parts of the globe.
Busting the claims of some union, only 2% of the respondents reportedly declared that they were being paid at below the mark as required by the law. It is alleged that the same just showed an improved requirement to keep an eye on the structure, not implement legislative modification.
Allegedly, though the results reveal that the migration structure performs nicely, and requires to be continuously scrutinized, the available results do not prove that the same is uncontrollable. But–in case the national debates on migration are not supervised rather vigilantly–the government could go down a path which is unhealthy for Australia and/or its national interests.
In the backdrop of the new coalition administration kick-starting its term, the involved organization has reportedly proclaimed that it will work in tandem with the new immigration minister to re-establish the nation’s skilled migration structure to its previous responsible & helpful condition.
