Referral of the inquiry
Context of the inquiry
The 457 visa program
Enterprise Migration Agreements
Regional Migration Agreements
Conduct of the inquiry
Acknowledgement
Structure of the report
Note on references

Introduction
Economic benefits and social impact
Effectiveness in addressing areas of identified skill shortages
Accessibility and criteria including labour market testing
Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List, monitoring and oversight
Process of granting 457 visas, including transparency and rigour of processes
Adequacy of tests for granting 457 visas and impact on local employment
Impact on Australia's national training effort and apprenticeships
Long-term forecasting of workforce needs and skills training
COMMITTEE COMMENT

Introduction
Vulnerability of 457 visa holders
Compliance monitoring and enforcement
Workplace rights, including occupational health and safety laws
COMMITTEE COMMENT

Introduction
Enterprise Migration Agreements
Regional Migration Agreements
Labour market testing
COMMITTEE COMMENT

Introduction
Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013
Reason for proposed changes
Proposed changes and impacts
General responses on impact of proposed changes
COMMITTEE COMMENT

Introduction
Deliberate campaign to undermine 457 visa program
Evidence regarding Labor Market Testing
The economic and social benefits of skilled migration and the 457 visa program
Fair Work Ombudsman
   COALITION'S RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS
      CHAPTER 2 (Effectiveness of the 457 visa program)
      CHAPTER 3 (Protection of 457 visa holders' rights)
      CHAPTER 4 (EMAs and RMAs)
      CHAPTER 5 (Potential impact of proposed changes to the 457 visa program)

The effectiveness of the 457 visa program
Protection of 457 visa holders' rights