Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection) Share this | Hansard source

I acknowledge Senator Lazarus's concerns in relation to that issue. I say again to Senator Lazarus: it is the fundamental principle of this government that, where there is an Australian ready, willing and able to be employed, we expect an Australian employer to do exactly that. In relation to whether I will have a look at the number of people employed on visas in Queensland, the senator may not be aware but earlier this year, because of what had occurred under the former government, in particular the blow-out in relation to the number of 457 visa holders in this country, I instituted a review into the 457 visa program. It looked at a number of issues. I believe it spoke to in excess of 100 people and received in excess of 160 submissions. It is one of the most widely canvassed reviews to date. I recently received the report. (Time expired)