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Politics podcast: Jenny Lambert on the 457 visa scrapping

  • Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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This week, the government announced it would abolish the 457 visa and replace it with a new temporary skill shortage visa program. The change has met a mixed response from businesses.

Jenny Lambert, director of employment, education and training at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says the key issue for the business...

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