The Australian government has announced changes in conditions for the 457 visa, reducing the number of days the visa holders can stay in the country after their job ends from 90 to 60.
This follows pressure from Labor leader Bill Shorten who is of the view that the 457 visa is taking up a share of local workforce.
Keeping politics of the matter aside, we take a look at what this visa actually is. Migration expert Waqas Charania joined us from Sydney to talk about this visa, its conditions and other relevant factors that may come in handy if you are willing to apply for this visa, or if you are a business wanting to hire someone on a 457 visa.
