'Great news for Australians': UK outlines tough new immigration rules that favour English speakers | latikambourke
It is estimated the system would disqualify around 70 per cent of the existing EU workforce.
"Today’s announcement of the new British visa system is great news for Australians looking to live and work in the United Kingdom," Ames said. "This is a very different system to what has gone on in the past and don't forget this is a points-based system based on the labour market." The Home Office told business to adapt to the new system and stop relying on "cheap, low-skilled labour".
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