Australia to scrap temporary visa for skilled overseas workers

Australia is to scrap a temporary visa for skilled overseas workers, thecountry's Prime Minister has said, arguing that Australians must be given priority over foreigners for local jobs.

The popular 457 visa, which allows foreigners to live and work in Australia for up to four years, will be replaced with a stricter scheme that requires a criminal background check and includes tougher English language requirements, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said.