Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull thanked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for the success of his recent visit to India in a telephonic conversation on Tuesday. India’s misgivings were conveyed during a telephone call placed by Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to his Indian counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a statement from Modi’s office said. “Prime Minister Modi expressed concern about the possible impact of the recent changes in Australian regulations for the skilled professionals’ visa programme. Last month, Australia announced plans to replace its popular 457 visa programme with a new one requiring higher English-language proficiency and job skills. The 457 visa programme allows businesses to employ foreign workers for a period up to four years in skilled jobs where there is a shortage of Australian workers.

Source: Mint May 02, 2017 13:36 UTC