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• 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.

• ACS unsurprised by skills shortage

  The Australian Computer Society has expressed a lack of surprise over a new federal government survey revealing a rising shortage of key ICT skills in some areas.

• ICT skills shortage still a myth

  The Information Technology Contract and Recruitment Association believes Australia needs to hire more foreigners to fill the shortage in ICT skills. But there's no solid evidence to back up its claim.

• Tackling the IT job hunt

  Candidates are increasingly looking at ways to diffentiate themselves in a competitive IT marketplace. What makes someone stand out from the pack?

• Government to help get more bodies in IT

  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Julia Gillard, introduced the Skills Australia Bill 2008 to Parliament yesterday, with some observers already saying it will bolster the IT industry in fighting the skills crisis.

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• ICT skills shortage still a myth

  The Information Technology Contract and Recruitment Association believes Australia needs to hire more foreigners to fill the shortage in ICT skills. But there's no solid evidence to back up its claim.

• Top tech jobs for 2006

  After years in the wilderness, the Australian IT industry is again booming as major industries invest heavily in their IT infrastructure. Find out which skills are most in demand and how much remuneration to expect.

• Have (IT) certs will travel?

  Is certification better than experience? Here's what industry analysts and IT professionals have to say, including issues with MCSE.

• Who is Australia's best IT employer?

  ZDNet Australia is looking for the nation's best technology employer. If you know of a company that goes the extra mile to ensure its employees are appreciated and rewarded, it's time to vote.

• Beyond the barriers: What women want in IT

  Do women lack interest in IT, or is inadequate support and enduring stereotypes keeping them away?

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