❓ Hon. Darren West questions the Minister for Regional Development regarding the $4,000 per child charge for 457 visa holders to attend public schools, citing its impact on rural communities. The Minister acknowledges the question and states the government is examining the implementation of the charge.
AnsweredQoN 553Legislative Council
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457 VISA HOLDERS — PUBLIC SCHOOLS CHARGE
553. Hon DARREN WEST to the minister representing the
Minister for Regional Development:
My question was lodged last Thursday but I ask it regardless.
Given its dramatic impact on rural communities, does the minister support the
$4 000 per child charge to parents holding 457 working visas for their children
to attend public schools?
553. Hon DARREN WEST to the minister representing the
Minister for Regional Development:
My question was lodged last Thursday but I ask it regardless.
Given its dramatic impact on rural communities, does the minister support the
$4 000 per child charge to parents holding 457 working visas for their children
to attend public schools?
AnswerView source ↗
Does the member have a number for that question?
Hon Darren West : C568. It went in last week. If the
minister does not have it, I have another one for him!
Hon KEN BASTON : That is the problem; the member has
so many!
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question.
The government has made an announcement about the
introduction of a charge for education services for children of parents holding
457 working visas. The government is currently examining the implementation of
this initiative and will make an announcement in the near future.
Hon Darren West : C568. It went in last week. If the
minister does not have it, I have another one for him!
Hon KEN BASTON : That is the problem; the member has
so many!
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question.
The government has made an announcement about the
introduction of a charge for education services for children of parents holding
457 working visas. The government is currently examining the implementation of
this initiative and will make an announcement in the near future.
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