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September 9, 2009 – Senator Chris Evan, minister for Immigration & Citizenship Australia has recently announced a changes that will certain that temporary skilled workers receive salaries and wages similar to their Australian counterparts.

Though 457 Visa holders with earnings of $180,000 Australian workers are not subject to this reform. However skilled workers that come to Australia as of September 14, 2009 to work must receive at least the market rate based on their job description. They are required to receive a salary of at least $45,220, which means that some workers may receive less than the market rate for the skilled jobs they are performing.

“The Rudd Government has made it clear that temporary skilled overseas workers should not be employed ahead of local workers because they are a cheaper option,” Senator Evans said, “The subclass 457 visa scheme is a demand driven program designed to supplement – not replace – the local workforce when there are serious skills shortages”.

Nonetheless 57 visa sub class will be required to ensure that their employees’ wages meet the minimum market levels by January 1, 2010. Visas will not be granted to new subclass 457 visa applicants if the market salary rate for the position is below a temporary skilled migration income threshold of $45,220.

“These reforms will ensure local training and employment opportunities are not undermined and prevent the exploitation of foreign workers while enabling industry to access skilled overseas workers where there are skills shortages.’ Said Senator Evans.

Source:
migrationexpert.com