Less stringent English standards, abolition of the former government's labour market testing and fast-track approval for large companies with good records are among the raft of changes to Australia's 457 visa program recommended by a panel established by the Coalition earlier this year.
The FWO has launched a review into the hiring of overseas employees on 417 working holiday visas, including allegations that "unscrupulous operators" are exploiting the visa requirements to attract free labour.
