New online tool sets out 457 visa rights and obligations

Overseas workers holding 457 visas now have a new online resource to inform them of their rights and obligations in the workplace, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Brendan O'Connor MP, announced on 22 May 2013.

With the continuing debate over 457 visas and how they are issued, reviewed and maintained, the multilingual audio visual tool will be invaluable for sponsors to use in induction programs for their overseas workers.

The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship continues:

"Employers of 457 visa holders are required to adhere to a number of sponsorship obligations, including providing overseas workers with the same pay and conditions of employment as Australians who perform equivalent work in the business.

This online video will help to mitigate the exploitation of overseas workers in Australia by ensuring access to clear information on their rights and obligations in their primary language."

The 457 Visa program was designed to meet short term skills shortage however the current argument has polarised both business and migration analysts alike, "The 457 visa, when used properly, is a very good tool to provide skilled labour on a temporary basis for those businesses and sectors of our economy that clearly have shortages."

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