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Qld mining will not be affected by 457 visa decision: QRC

THE Queensland Resources Council has downplayed the effect of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s decision to scrap 457 working visas on the state’s mining sector, with the industry no longer a significant employer of 457 visa holders.

Lou Caruana
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

QRC CEO Ian Macfarlane said those who were employed possessed highly specialised skills and experience, particularly, university degrees.  “The QRC welcomes Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull saying we’ll...

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