Crikey, Australia Will Be Axing The 457 Temporary Work Visa

Bad news for anyone planning on heading to Oz anytime soon. The Australian Prime Minister has just announced he's planning on replacing the temporary work visa for a new program that requires better work skills.

The super popular 457 visa has allowed thousands of Irish people to work in Australia since 1996. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull made the announcement on his Facebook page today, and it's safe to say Irish people everywhere have been seriously concerned with the news.

Turnball states in the video that, 'Australia is an Immigration nation, but the fact remains, Australian workers, must have priority for Australian jobs. We're abolishing the 457 visas, the visas that bring temporary foreign workers into our country. We'll no longer allow 457 visas to be passports to jobs that could and should go to Australians.'

Something important to note is that the change won't affect anyone currently on the 457 visa, however, it will seriously affect anyone planning on heading over. The new programme is aimed to encourage immigrants to accommodate 'genuine skill shortages' and requires previous work experience.

The Prime Minister is planning to reveal more information in the next few weeks. Spread the news to anyone thinking of making a move to Oz anytime soon.

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