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Oil rig "Ocean General" at an offshore oil and gas platform in the Timor Sea

Oil rig "Ocean General" at an offshore oil and gas platform in the Timor Sea. Source: News Limited

The Maritime Union of Australia is calling for a royal commission into the 4-5-7 skilled migrant visa program for temporary overseas workers.


It follows allegations that an American oil and gas drilling company operating off the West Australian coast is using a special roster system to help its fly-in, fly-out employees reduce their tax obligations in Australia.


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