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senate vote 2013-06-28#13 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:20:57	Title Description ~~The majority voted in favour of a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time.~~ ~~This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law.~~ ~~''Debate in Parliament''~~ ~~This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short.~~ Liberal Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate Michaelia Cash] said that the legislation was “being slammed through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate” and argued that it showed how “the union movement controls the ALP [Australian Labor Party]”.(Read Senator Cash's whole contribution [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-06-28.49.1 here]. ) A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the [http://www.immi.gov.au/about/stakeholder-engagement/national/advisory/macsm/ Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration].(See the debate on this amendment [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives 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 MP 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 to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time. This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law. _Debate in Parliament_ This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short. Liberal Party Senator [Michaelia Cash](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate) said that the legislation was “being slammed through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate” and argued that it showed how “the union movement controls the ALP [Australian Labor Party]”.(Read Senator Cash's whole contribution [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-06-28.49.1). ) A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the [Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration](http://www.immi.gov.au/about/stakeholder-engagement/national/advisory/macsm/).(See the debate on this amendment [here](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives). ) _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 MP 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 [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
senate vote 2013-06-28#13 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:51	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time. This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law. ''Debate in Parliament'' This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short. Liberal Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate Michaelia Cash] said that the legislation was “being slammed through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate” and argued that it showed how “the union movement controls the ALP [Australian Labor Party]”.[1] Liberal Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate Michaelia Cash] said that the legislation was “being slammed through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate” and argued that it showed how “the union movement controls the ALP [Australian Labor Party]”.(Read Senator Cash's whole contribution [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-06-28.49.1 here]. ) A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the [http://www.immi.gov.au/about/stakeholder-engagement/national/advisory/macsm/ Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration].[2] A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the [http://www.immi.gov.au/about/stakeholder-engagement/national/advisory/macsm/ Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration].(See the debate on this amendment [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives 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 MP 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”.[3] 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.[4] 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 MP 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 Senator Cash's whole contribution [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-06-28.49.1 here]. * [2] See the debate on this amendment [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives here]. * [3] Read MP O'Connor's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2013-06-06.3.2 here]. * [4] 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].
senate vote 2013-06-28#13 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-02-17 13:11:54	Title ~~Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 - Third Reading~~ Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 - Third Reading - Read a third time Description The majority voted in favour of a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time. This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law. ~~@MP voted aye to say that little ponies are great~~ ~~@MP voted no to dispute the greatness of little ponies~~ ''Debate in Parliament'' ~~<p>The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time.</p>~~ This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short. ~~<p>This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law.</p>~~ Liberal Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate Michaelia Cash] said that the legislation was “being slammed through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate” and argued that it showed how “the union movement controls the ALP [Australian Labor Party]”.[1] <p><b>Debate in Parliament</b></p> A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the [http://www.immi.gov.au/about/stakeholder-engagement/national/advisory/macsm/ Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration].[2] ~~<p>This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short.</p>~~ <p>During the second reading stage, Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Michaelia Cash</a>, of the Liberal Party, <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0090;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0000%22">criticised the government</a> for “slam[ming] this legislation through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate”.</p> <p>A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (see the debate on this amendment <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives">here</a>).</p> <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>. ''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 MP 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”.[3] 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.[4] References * [1] Read Senator Cash's whole contribution [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-06-28.49.1 here]. * [2] See the debate on this amendment [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives here]. * [3] Read MP O'Connor's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2013-06-06.3.2 here]. * [4] 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].
senate vote 2013-06-28#13 Edited by Natasha Burrows on 2013-12-16 09:04:48	Title Description @MP voted aye to say that little ponies are great @MP voted no to dispute the greatness of little ponies <p>The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time.</p> <p>This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law.</p> <p><b>Debate in Parliament</b></p> <p>This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short.</p> <p>During the second reading stage, Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Michaelia Cash</a>, of the Liberal Party, <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0090;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0000%22">criticised the government</a> for “slam[ming] this legislation through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate”.</p> <p>A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (see the debate on this amendment <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives">here</a>).</p> <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>.
senate vote 2013-06-28#13 Edited by Henare Degan on 2013-12-16 07:06:55	Title Description @MP voted aye to say that little ponies are great ~~@MP votes no to dispute the greatness of little ponies~~ @MP voted no to dispute the greatness of little ponies <p>The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time.</p> <p>This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law.</p> <p><b>Debate in Parliament</b></p> <p>This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short.</p> <p>During the second reading stage, Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Michaelia Cash</a>, of the Liberal Party, <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0090;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0000%22">criticised the government</a> for “slam[ming] this legislation through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate”.</p> <p>A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (see the debate on this amendment <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives">here</a>).</p> <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>.
senate vote 2013-06-28#13 Edited by Henare Degan on 2013-12-16 07:00:58	Title Description @MP voted aye to say that little ponies are great @MP votes no to dispute the greatness of little ponies <p>The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time.</p> <p>This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law.</p> <p><b>Debate in Parliament</b></p> <p>This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short.</p> <p>During the second reading stage, Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Michaelia Cash</a>, of the Liberal Party, <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0090;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0000%22">criticised the government</a> for “slam[ming] this legislation through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate”.</p> <p>A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (see the debate on this amendment <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives">here</a>).</p> <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>.
senate vote 2013-06-28#13 Edited by mackay staff on 2013-10-04 11:10:44	Title Bills — Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013; Third Reading Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 - Third Reading Description <p class="motion-notice motion-notice-notext">No motion text available</p> <p>The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time.</p> <p>This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law.</p> <p><b>Debate in Parliament</b></p> <p>This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short.</p> <p>During the second reading stage, Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Michaelia Cash</a>, of the Liberal Party, <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0090;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0000%22">criticised the government</a> for “slam[ming] this legislation through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate”.</p> <p>A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (see the debate on this amendment <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives">here</a>).</p> <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>.

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~~The majority voted in favour of a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time.~~
~~This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law.~~
~~''Debate in Parliament''~~
~~This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short.~~
Liberal Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate Michaelia Cash] said that the legislation was “being slammed through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate” and argued that it showed how “the union movement controls the ALP [Australian Labor Party]”.(Read Senator Cash's whole contribution [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-06-28.49.1 here]. )
A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the [http://www.immi.gov.au/about/stakeholder-engagement/national/advisory/macsm/ Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration].(See the debate on this amendment [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives 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 MP 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 to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time.
This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law.
_Debate in Parliament_
This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short.
Liberal Party Senator [Michaelia Cash](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate) said that the legislation was “being slammed through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate” and argued that it showed how “the union movement controls the ALP [Australian Labor Party]”.(Read Senator Cash's whole contribution [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-06-28.49.1). )
A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the [Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration](http://www.immi.gov.au/about/stakeholder-engagement/national/advisory/macsm/).(See the debate on this amendment [here](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives). )
_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 MP 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 [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

senate vote 2013-06-28#13

Edited by system

on 2014-10-07 16:16:51

Title

Description

The majority voted in favour of a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time.
This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law.
''Debate in Parliament''
This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short.
Liberal Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate Michaelia Cash] said that the legislation was “being slammed through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate” and argued that it showed how “the union movement controls the ALP [Australian Labor Party]”.[1]
Liberal Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate Michaelia Cash] said that the legislation was “being slammed through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate” and argued that it showed how “the union movement controls the ALP [Australian Labor Party]”.(Read Senator Cash's whole contribution [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-06-28.49.1 here]. )
A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the [http://www.immi.gov.au/about/stakeholder-engagement/national/advisory/macsm/ Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration].[2]
A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the [http://www.immi.gov.au/about/stakeholder-engagement/national/advisory/macsm/ Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration].(See the debate on this amendment [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives 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 MP 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”.[3] 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.[4]
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 MP 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 Senator Cash's whole contribution [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-06-28.49.1 here].
* [2] See the debate on this amendment [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives here].
* [3] Read MP O'Connor's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2013-06-06.3.2 here].
* [4] 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].

senate vote 2013-06-28#13

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-02-17 13:11:54

Title

~~Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 - Third Reading~~
Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 - Third Reading - Read a third time

Description

The majority voted in favour of a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time.
This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law.
~~@MP voted aye to say that little ponies are great~~
~~@MP voted no to dispute the greatness of little ponies~~
''Debate in Parliament''
~~The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time.~~
This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short.
~~This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law.~~
Liberal Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate Michaelia Cash] said that the legislation was “being slammed through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate” and argued that it showed how “the union movement controls the ALP [Australian Labor Party]”.[1]
Debate in Parliament
A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the [http://www.immi.gov.au/about/stakeholder-engagement/national/advisory/macsm/ Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration].[2]
~~This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short.~~
During the second reading stage, Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Michaelia Cash</a>, of the Liberal Party, <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0090;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0000%22">criticised the government</a> for “slam[ming] this legislation through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate”.
A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (see the debate on this amendment <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives">here</a>).
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>.
''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 MP 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”.[3] 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.[4]
References
* [1] Read Senator Cash's whole contribution [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-06-28.49.1 here].
* [2] See the debate on this amendment [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives here].
* [3] Read MP O'Connor's comments [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2013-06-06.3.2 here].
* [4] 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].

senate vote 2013-06-28#13

Edited by Natasha Burrows

on 2013-12-16 09:04:48

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Description

@MP voted aye to say that little ponies are great
@MP voted no to dispute the greatness of little ponies
The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time.
This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law.
Debate in Parliament
This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short.
During the second reading stage, Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Michaelia Cash</a>, of the Liberal Party, <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0090;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0000%22">criticised the government</a> for “slam[ming] this legislation through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate”.
A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (see the debate on this amendment <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives">here</a>).
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>.

senate vote 2013-06-28#13

Edited by Henare Degan

on 2013-12-16 07:06:55

Title

Description

@MP voted aye to say that little ponies are great
~~@MP votes no to dispute the greatness of little ponies~~
@MP voted no to dispute the greatness of little ponies
The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time.
This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law.
Debate in Parliament
This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short.
During the second reading stage, Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Michaelia Cash</a>, of the Liberal Party, <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0090;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0000%22">criticised the government</a> for “slam[ming] this legislation through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate”.
A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (see the debate on this amendment <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives">here</a>).
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>.

senate vote 2013-06-28#13

Edited by Henare Degan

on 2013-12-16 07:00:58

Title

Description

@MP voted aye to say that little ponies are great
@MP votes no to dispute the greatness of little ponies
The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time.
This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law.
Debate in Parliament
This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short.
During the second reading stage, Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Michaelia Cash</a>, of the Liberal Party, <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0090;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0000%22">criticised the government</a> for “slam[ming] this legislation through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate”.
A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (see the debate on this amendment <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives">here</a>).
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>.

senate vote 2013-06-28#13

Edited by mackay staff

on 2013-10-04 11:10:44

Title

Bills — Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013; Third Reading
Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 - Third Reading

Description

No motion text available
The Aye voters succeeded in passing a motion to read the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013 for a third time.
This means that the bill has passed through the Senate. Since it has already passed through the House of Representatives, it can now be sent to the Governor General to become law.
Debate in Parliament
This bill was considered by the Senate on the last sitting day of the 43rd Parliament, which meant the debate had to be short.
During the second reading stage, Senator <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michaelia_Cash&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Michaelia Cash</a>, of the Liberal Party, <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0090;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansards%2F8d605a9f-4beb-4218-80df-6b59931463f7%2F0000%22">criticised the government</a> for “slam[ming] this legislation through the Senate with 3½ minutes of debate”.
A controversial aspect of the bill that was introduced by amendment in the House of Representatives is the requirement that unions are represented on the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (see the debate on this amendment <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-06-26&number=6&dmp=6&house=representatives">here</a>).
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>.