The Northern Territory and Federal governments have struck a deal to overcome labour shortages with a new migration agreement. The new deal includes a controversial clause which means some overseas workers on 457 visas in Darwin could be paid 10 per cent less than foreign workers in other parts of Australia. It has sparked a furious response from unions who say the Government wants to open the floodgates to overseas workers. But the Assistant Immigration Minister, Michaelia Cash, hotly disputes that claim. Senator Cash said under the arrangements English language requirements could be relaxed, but she has rejected reports overseas workers could be paid less Read more: abc.net.au/news/2014-08-29/foreign-workers-to-be-paid-less-in-nt/5705084
Posted on: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 05:04:24 +0000
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