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representatives vote 2013-06-27#4 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:19:39	Title Description ~~The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-27.16.13 motion] to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 as amended.~~ ~~This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading.~~ ~~''Debate in Parliament''~~ While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison] argued that the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”.(Read MP Morrison's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-26.35.1 here]. ) ~~''Background to the Bill''~~ The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068 Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013] was introduced by Labor MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Brendan_O%26%2339%3BConnor&mpc=Gorton&house=representatives Brendan O'Connor] to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”.(Read MP O'Connor's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2013-06-06.3.2 here]. ) At the time this bill was introduced, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/457_visa 457 visa program] was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was being misused.(See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148 ABC News]. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website [http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/ here].) ~~References~~ The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-27.16.13) to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 as amended. This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading. _Debate in Parliament_ While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. Liberal MP [Scott Morrison](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives) argued that the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”.(Read MP Morrison's comments [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-26.35.1). ) _Background to the Bill_ The [Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068) was introduced by Labor MP [Brendan O'Connor](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Brendan_O%26%2339%3BConnor&mpc=Gorton&house=representatives) to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”.(Read MP O'Connor's comments [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2013-06-06.3.2). ) At the time this bill was introduced, the [457 visa program](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/457_visa) was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was being misused.(See [ABC News](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148). A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website [here](http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/).) References
representatives vote 2013-06-27#4 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:24	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-27.16.13 motion] to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 as amended. This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading. ''Debate in Parliament'' While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison] argued that the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”.[1] While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison] argued that the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”.(Read MP Morrison's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-26.35.1 here]. ) ''Background to the Bill'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068 Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013] was introduced by Labor MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Brendan_O%26%2339%3BConnor&mpc=Gorton&house=representatives Brendan O'Connor] to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”.[2] At the time this bill was introduced, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/457_visa 457 visa program] was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was being misused.[3] The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068 Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013] was introduced by Labor MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Brendan_O%26%2339%3BConnor&mpc=Gorton&house=representatives Brendan O'Connor] to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”.(Read MP O'Connor's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2013-06-06.3.2 here]. ) At the time this bill was introduced, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/457_visa 457 visa program] was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was being misused.(See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148 ABC News]. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website [http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/ here].) References * [1] Read MP Morrison's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-26.35.1 here]. * [2] Read MP O'Connor's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2013-06-06.3.2 here]. * [3] See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148 ABC News]. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website [http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/ here].
representatives vote 2013-06-27#4 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-02-17 12:27:05	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-27.16.13 motion] to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 as amended. ~~<p>The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 without amendments or requests for amendments. </p>~~ This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading. ~~<p>This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading.</p>~~ ''Debate in Parliament'' ~~<p><b>Debate in Parliament</b></p>~~ While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison] argued that the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”.[1] <p>While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. The opposition <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0067;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">argued that</a> the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”. ''Background to the Bill'' <p><b>Background to the Bill</b></p> <p>The Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0005;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0000%22">was introduced</a> to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”. At the time this bill was introduced, the 457 visa program was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148">being misused</a>. <p>More information about this bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068">here</a>. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website <a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/">here</a>. The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068 Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013] was introduced by Labor MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Brendan_O%26%2339%3BConnor&mpc=Gorton&house=representatives Brendan O'Connor] to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”.[2] At the time this bill was introduced, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/457_visa 457 visa program] was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was being misused.[3] References * [1] Read MP Morrison's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-26.35.1 here]. * [2] Read MP O'Connor's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2013-06-06.3.2 here]. * [3] See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148 ABC News]. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website [http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/ here].
representatives vote 2013-06-27#4 Edited by mackay staff on 2013-10-04 10:08:05	Title Description <p>The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 without amendments or requests for amendments. </p> <p>This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading.</p> <p><b>Debate in Parliament</b></p> <p>While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. The opposition <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0067;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">argued that</a> the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”. <p><b>Background to the Bill</b></p> <p>The Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0005;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0000%22">was introduced</a> to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”. At the time this bill was introduced, the 457 visa program was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148">being misused</a>. <p>More information about this bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068">here</a>. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website <a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/">here</a>. The text of the proposed amendment can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0066;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">here</a>.</p> <p>More information about this bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068">here</a>. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website <a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/">here</a>.
representatives vote 2013-06-27#4 Edited by mackay staff on 2013-10-04 10:03:34	Title Description <p>The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 without amendments or requests for amendments. </p> <p>This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading.</p> <p><b>Debate in Parliament</b></p> <p>During the consideration in detail stage a government amendment was introduced that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. The opposition <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0067;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">argued that</a> the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”. <p>While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. The opposition <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0067;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">argued that</a> the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”. <p><b>Background to the Bill</b></p> <p>The Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0005;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0000%22">was introduced</a> to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”. At the time this bill was introduced, the 457 visa program was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148">being misused</a>. <p>More information about this bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068">here</a>. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website <a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/">here</a>. The text of the proposed amendment can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0066;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">here</a>.</p>
representatives vote 2013-06-27#4 Edited by mackay staff on 2013-10-04 09:58:38	Title Bills — Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013; Consideration in Detail Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 - Consideration in Detail - Agree to the bill Description <p class="motion-notice motion-notice-notext">No motion text available</p> <p>The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 without amendments or requests for amendments. </p> <p>This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading.</p> <p><b>Debate in Parliament</b></p> <p>During the consideration in detail stage a government amendment was introduced that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. The opposition <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0067;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">argued that</a> the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”. <p><b>Background to the Bill</b></p> <p>The Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0005;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0000%22">was introduced</a> to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”. At the time this bill was introduced, the 457 visa program was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148">being misused</a>. <p>More information about this bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068">here</a>. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website <a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/">here</a>. The text of the proposed amendment can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0066;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">here</a>.</p>

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~~The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-27.16.13 motion] to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 as amended.~~
~~This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading.~~
~~''Debate in Parliament''~~
While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison] argued that the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”.(Read MP Morrison's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-26.35.1 here]. )
~~''Background to the Bill''~~
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068 Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013] was introduced by Labor MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Brendan_O%26%2339%3BConnor&mpc=Gorton&house=representatives Brendan O'Connor] to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”.(Read MP O'Connor's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2013-06-06.3.2 here]. ) At the time this bill was introduced, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/457_visa 457 visa program] was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was being misused.(See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148 ABC News]. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website [http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/ here].)
~~References~~
The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-27.16.13) to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 as amended.
This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading.
_Debate in Parliament_
While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. Liberal MP [Scott Morrison](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives) argued that the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”.(Read MP Morrison's comments [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-26.35.1). )
_Background to the Bill_
The [Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068) was introduced by Labor MP [Brendan O'Connor](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Brendan_O%26%2339%3BConnor&mpc=Gorton&house=representatives) to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”.(Read MP O'Connor's comments [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2013-06-06.3.2). ) At the time this bill was introduced, the [457 visa program](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/457_visa) was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was being misused.(See [ABC News](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148). A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website [here](http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/).)
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The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-27.16.13 motion] to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 as amended.
This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading.
''Debate in Parliament''
While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison] argued that the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”.[1]
While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison] argued that the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”.(Read MP Morrison's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-26.35.1 here]. )
''Background to the Bill''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068 Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013] was introduced by Labor MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Brendan_O%26%2339%3BConnor&mpc=Gorton&house=representatives Brendan O'Connor] to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”.[2] At the time this bill was introduced, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/457_visa 457 visa program] was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was being misused.[3]
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068 Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013] was introduced by Labor MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Brendan_O%26%2339%3BConnor&mpc=Gorton&house=representatives Brendan O'Connor] to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”.(Read MP O'Connor's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2013-06-06.3.2 here]. ) At the time this bill was introduced, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/457_visa 457 visa program] was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was being misused.(See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148 ABC News]. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website [http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/ here].)
References
* [1] Read MP Morrison's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-26.35.1 here].
* [2] Read MP O'Connor's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2013-06-06.3.2 here].
* [3] See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148 ABC News]. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website [http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/ here].

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The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-27.16.13 motion] to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 as amended.
~~The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 without amendments or requests for amendments. ~~
This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading.
~~This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading.~~
''Debate in Parliament''
~~Debate in Parliament~~
While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison] argued that the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”.[1]
While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. The opposition <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0067;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">argued that</a> the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”.
''Background to the Bill''
Background to the Bill
The Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0005;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0000%22">was introduced</a> to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”. At the time this bill was introduced, the 457 visa program was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148">being misused</a>.
More information about this bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068">here</a>. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website <a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/">here</a>.
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068 Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013] was introduced by Labor MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Brendan_O%26%2339%3BConnor&mpc=Gorton&house=representatives Brendan O'Connor] to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”.[2] At the time this bill was introduced, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/457_visa 457 visa program] was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was being misused.[3]
References
* [1] Read MP Morrison's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2013-06-26.35.1 here].
* [2] Read MP O'Connor's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2013-06-06.3.2 here].
* [3] See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148 ABC News]. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website [http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/ here].

representatives vote 2013-06-27#4

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The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 without amendments or requests for amendments.
This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading.
Debate in Parliament
While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. The opposition <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0067;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">argued that</a> the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”.
Background to the Bill
The Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0005;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0000%22">was introduced</a> to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”. At the time this bill was introduced, the 457 visa program was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148">being misused</a>.
More information about this bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068">here</a>. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website <a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/">here</a>. The text of the proposed amendment can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0066;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">here</a>.
More information about this bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068">here</a>. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website <a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/">here</a>.

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The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 without amendments or requests for amendments.
This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading.
Debate in Parliament
During the consideration in detail stage a government amendment was introduced that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. The opposition <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0067;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">argued that</a> the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”.
While considering the bill in detail, the House of Representatives agreed to a government amendment that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. The opposition <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0067;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">argued that</a> the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”.
Background to the Bill
The Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0005;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0000%22">was introduced</a> to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”. At the time this bill was introduced, the 457 visa program was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148">being misused</a>.
More information about this bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068">here</a>. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website <a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/">here</a>. The text of the proposed amendment can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0066;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">here</a>.

representatives vote 2013-06-27#4

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Bills — Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013; Consideration in Detail
Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 - Consideration in Detail - Agree to the bill

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The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to agree to the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 without amendments or requests for amendments.
This means that the members can now decide whether to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by giving the bill a third reading.
Debate in Parliament
During the consideration in detail stage a government amendment was introduced that introduced new labour market testing requirements and legislatively established the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration, which must have union representation. The opposition <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0067;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">argued that</a> the amendment was designed to “choke the 457 scheme” and do “the bidding of the unions”.
Background to the Bill
The Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0005;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F2e1f246a-60ce-487a-a9a5-0ecd042901f7%2F0000%22">was introduced</a> to “enhance the government's ability to deter sponsor behaviour which is inconsistent with the policy intent of the subclass 457 visa program and other temporary employer sponsored visa programs”. At the time this bill was introduced, the 457 visa program was receiving extensive media attention with claims that it was <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-02/an-457-crackdown/4728148">being misused</a>.
More information about this bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5068">here</a>. A simple explanation of the 457 visa scheme can be found on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website <a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/sbs/">here</a>. The text of the proposed amendment can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0066;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F4d60a662-a538-4e48-b2d8-9a97b8276c77%2F0000%22">here</a>.