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    A recent AU$25 million lifeline to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) last month saved its AU$496 million tech overhaul from tanking, according to DIAC CIO Bob Correll.

  • No changing back 457 visas for IT recruiters

    The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has rejected calls from the IT recruitment industry to ditch changes to the 457 visas made by the Howard government.

  • Govt visa plan falls short for tech skills shortage

    The government yesterday announced plans to bolster Australia's skilled migration program by providing an additional 6,000 places -- potentially a boon for the skills-starved tech industry -- but some believe the scheme doesn't go far enough.

  • DIMIA mum over skilled migration

    The government has met with the Australian Computer Society to discuss the organisation's policy on skilled migration but declined to say if its recommendations would be accepted.

  • The ACS fires ... but shoots blanks?

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  • The ACS fires ... but shoots blanks?

    The Australian Computer Society plans to meet government officials to highlight the urgent need for immigration reform but its proposal lacks substantive data and this could only hurt the society.

  • ACS: New backflip expert?

    The Olympics may be over but backflips and all forms of manoeuvring are still in abundance. This time, it's the Australian Computer Society on the main podium.

  • ACS: Slow and steady wins the race

    The Australian Computer Society is mulling over a report on IT migration, refusing to be pressured into prematurely announcing its results. This, says Fran Foo, is a good move.

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