Temporary visas that have allowed more than 28,000 skilled workers to enter Australia over the past five months are vital to the economy and let employers "try before they buy", Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone said yesterday.
Senator Vanstone said the "457 visas" also gave migrants the chance to live and work in Australia before making a permanent commitment to the country.
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