Mitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for Communications) Share this | Hansard source

That would depend on the particular circumstances and the particular occupations. I can't speak in detail to a hypothetical because these things are determined on the basis of specific real-world instances.

Senator, while I'm on my feet, I might just touch on your question earlier about the discretionary criteria that the minister may take into account. They include skills and experience, English, evidence of meeting a specified test and being a genuine temporary entrant. Those discretionary criteria are the ones which have been advised to me, but, obviously, if you have any further follow-up questions, please do so.