Say NO to 457 visas.
In the mid 90's All Nippon attempted to base a group of foreigners (from lands of the usual suspects) in Australia.
A group of overseas pilots who had been blacklisted by Ansett/ TAA lobbied politicians and the practice was put to the sword. The base was closed.
The practice has re emerged since airline management from various carriers lobbied the Howard Govt to solve a pilot shortfall.
If you feel you have been disadvantaged by the selection process of an Australian carrier and they have subsequently employed a foreigner you should do the same.
Write to the Prime Minister, your local member or Senator. Do the same with the Opposition Ministers too!
You will be surprised that some of them will listen and maybe act on your behalf.
Talk to your pilot council, AIPA, VIPA etc and stop this practice.
You maybe JUST A PILOT,but use your rights as an Aussie to protect jobs that are rightfully yours!