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Zoltan Bertok
15th September 2009, 11:59 AM
457 visa program – Integrity Reforms – 14 September 2009

From 14 September 2009 major integrity-focussed reforms to the Subclass 457 visa program will come into force. These reforms include:

* a new Sponsorship Obligations regime
* a new system for the payment of salary to Subclass 457 visa holders
* a stronger sanctions regime, including civil penalties
* new arrangements for the payment of health costs for 457 visa holders.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/whats_new_457.htm#sept