On 1 April 2009, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship announced seven important reform measures to improve the existing Subclass 457- Business (Long Stay) visa program. 

The following information package regarding these reforms was distributed in June 2009 by post to sponsors of Subclass 457 visa holders.

See:

• Letter to sponsor of 457 visa holder (45KB PDF file)
• Workplace regulator helps migrants achieve fair deal
• Government announces changes to 457 visa program
• 457 minimum salary levels