An unintended consequence of the skilled visa revamp?

Charlotte Ravet at work (SBS)

Charlotte Ravet at work (SBS) Source: SBS

In April, the government shocked businesses and migrants with an overhaul of 457 temporary worker visas, cutting eligible occupations and dropping age thresholds. One unintended consequence could be that some exceptional international talent will be lost to Australia.



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