There is a call from the Greek-Australian community for the Federal Government to introduce a special working visa for Greeks needing to escape the economic slump in their country, as ABC News reports.
Chairman Harry Danalis says this year is particularly important for showing solidarity with the people suffering in Greece.
Mr. Danalis says that with around 750,000 people of Greek heritage in Australia, the Federal Government could do something practical to help, such as special working visas for skilled workers.
“A working visa would give an opportunity to those who come out for a short time to help Australia with its work needs and also send some money back to families who have either had their income reduced or had their main breadwinners unemployed.”
A meeting with some senior Greek community groups is being held in Melbourne next week to discuss what Greek-Australians can do to help, ABC News concludes.
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