chmaiden

correct - ive never worked in Aus on a temp visa as i took the plunge and got PR before leaving the UK. I have however, worked elsewhere in the world on a working visa, where i was made redundant....and had 2 weeks to get out the country. So I kinda know what i am talking about. I have committed to this country and support its stance in giving people (aussies or PRs) the jobs first

They have adapters on the plane

It's all about choices. If people choose to live in an expensive area because they like the "village feel" an Sunday morning chai lattes and wide selection of restaurants but then any afford to pay for their kids education then more fool them. Move out to somewhere you can afford and travel that extra distance to work. I that's in the same area, city, or even country then so be it. As a 457 you have to remember that you are effectively a guest in this country. I have absolutely no problems with this policy as I waited the 18 months and spent the large amounts of cash gettin pr before I came over here in the first place. Now a citizen (having lived in other countries on working visas) I fully support the backlash against 457. I have to regularly hire non citizens in my job - their kids education has absolutely nothing to do with me!