Senator CASH (Western Australia—Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women) (14:08): The number of primary subclass 457 visa holders in Australia as at 28 February 2015 was 107,306. This represents less than one per cent of the Australian workforce. Of course, Labor and the unions would have the public believe that, under a coalition government, there has been a massive influx of 457 workers to Australia. The statistics, however, tell a very different story. In fact, since the election of the Abbott government, there has been a 2.7 per cent decrease in the number of 457 visa holders. Senator Cameron: That’s because the economy is tanking. Senator CASH: I remind those opposite—and, in particular, Senator Cameron, who quite frankly has a lot of bark when it comes to 457 visa workers—that former Prime Minister Julia Gillard hired a 457 worker as the head of her communications team. Where was Senator Cameron then? There was complete silence. He rolled over and he had his little tummy tickled, like he always does—all bark but no bite. Senator Cameron: I thought he should have gone right away! I don’t think he should've been here for one minute! It was the worst 457 visa ever! Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Both sides will now come to order.