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  • 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.

  • Govt bans online suicide incitement

    Using the Internet to promote the idea or practical details of committing suicide is about to become illegal in Australia.

  • New AU high security passport omits biometrics

    The Australian government yesterday launched a new "tamper-resistant" passport, but has stopped short of including new biometric technologies required for the nation's continued participation in the United States visa waiver program beyond late 2004.

  • ID theft battle threatens Aust privacy: Experts

    The Federal Privacy Commissioner has described identity fraud as a "gross invasion of privacy" and supported government efforts to fight it, while warning strong protections must accompany any proposal from the start.

  • Customs may shelve new cargo application

    The federal government appears to have paved the way for a controversial sea cargo import reporting system to be bypassed for now and the old system reinstated amid turmoil at ports and air freight hubs.

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