In conjunction with Edith Cowan University, AREEA released industry-first research which shows temporary skilled migrant labour is essential to ensuring Australian resource projects are built on time and on budget.
Led by ECU academic Dr Susanne Bahn, the study: 457 visa workers in Western Australian resources industry investigates the costs and benefits of employing workers on temporary residence subclass 457 business visas as one mechanism to address skilled labour shortages, particularly in Western Australia.
To read the rull report, click here.