Skilled Irish people 'still welcome' in Australia after 457 visa programme scrapped

The Australian ambassador to Ireland says skilled Irish people will continue to be welcome in Australia despite the scrapping of the 457 visa programme.

Skilled Irish people 'still welcome' in Australia after 457 visa programme scrapped
Tue, 18 Apr, 2017 - 17:22

The Australian ambassador to Ireland says skilled Irish people will continue to be welcome in Australia despite the scrapping of the 457 visa programme.

The 457 visa has made it possible for foreign workers and their families to live and work Down Under, if sponsored by an employer.

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