Baird government replaces local employees with 457 visa workers

By Anna Patty
Updated December 2 2016 - 10:08pm, first published December 1 2016 - 12:21am
The government has confirmed it has used people on 457 visas to fill 32 full-time jobs following its decision to outsource ServiceFirst. Minister for Finance, Services and Property, Dominic Perrottet said 32 workers will continue in the role. Photo: Gene Ramirez
The government has confirmed it has used people on 457 visas to fill 32 full-time jobs following its decision to outsource ServiceFirst. Minister for Finance, Services and Property, Dominic Perrottet said 32 workers will continue in the role. Photo: Gene Ramirez
There are 144 staff members employed offshore. Photo: Michel O'Sullivan
There are 144 staff members employed offshore. Photo: Michel O'Sullivan
The government expects to save $13.4 million over the first six years of its privatisation of ServiceFirst. Photo: Michel O'Sullivan
The government expects to save $13.4 million over the first six years of its privatisation of ServiceFirst. Photo: Michel O'Sullivan

IT professionals are being hired on 457 visas in preference to Australian workers at the same time the NSW government outsources public services.

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