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  • ACS wants ICT immigration tightened

    The Australian Computer Society has called for tighter monitoring of ICT immigrants to Australia and intake reductions in some areas to ensure local workers are not disadvantaged.

  • ACS, IT Pro eye love match

    Opposing skills bodies the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and IT Pro Australia have held talks to discuss cooperation rather than competition amid the nation's skills shortage.

  • ACS calls for 'family-friendly' industry

    The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has released a proposal to the government and ICT employers that pushes for shorter core working hours and a more "family-friendly" work environment.

  • Pay up slightly but outlook cloudy: ACS

    Australian information and communications technology (ICT) employees enjoyed on average a small pay rise for the 12 months to May, but unemployment remains a "primary area of concern," according to the Australian Computer Society.

  • Industry bodies back 'best students' push

    The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has announced its backing for a foundation established by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) to attract the best students to the ICT sector.

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  • 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.

  • Watershed moment for the ACS

    The Australian Computer Society's president Edward Mandla speaks to ZDNet Australia about the new-look ACS, upcoming policies and why he wants teachers and marketeers to join the Society.

  • 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.

  • Has the ACS lost the plot?

    The Australian Computer Society has announced the findings of its latest ICT employment survey but its president's confusing and contradictory statements about the job market warrants closer scrutiny, writes Fran Foo.

  • The ICT labour market: Where agendas collide

    Companies want cheap labour, universities depend on international student dollars, industry needs key skills, and local graduates just want a job. Mark Wheeler investigates the drama playing out over the ICT labour market.

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