Enterprise Bargaining Agreement

Australia: Regulatory amendments for 457 visa program

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection will implement changes to the 457 visa regulations on December 1, 2015 that clarify some 457 visa conditions, namely those concerning mandatory licensing requirements, and strengthen existing policies in relation to 457 visas obtained via work agreements or enterprise agreements. The changes are largely a response to the negotiation and implementation of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA).