House debates Motions

Trade with China

Tuesday, 8 September 2015 House of Representatives

Andrew Robb

Andrew Robb Goldstein, Liberal Party, Minister for Trade and Investment

12:56 pm

It says:

Under EMAs, the project proponent at least had to produce a 'labour market analysis' showing detailed projected shortages to justify upfront the need for 'concessional' 457 visa …

IFAs will be approved with no upfront or subsequent requirement to demonstrate projected shortages of Australian workers.

…   …   …

There is no mandatory obligation for direct employers on IFA projects to undertake Labour Market Testing (LMT).

That was at the heart of the major request and concern of the Leader of the Opposition today. He repeated it on radio this morning. He pulled out his speaking notes and repeated it on radio this morning. But let us look at what went out to business in May this year.

Ms Butler interjecting—

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