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Australia to 'fast-track' permanent residency for highly-skilled tech migrants
Seven "future-focused fields" targeted under new visa scheme.
Nov 4 2019 6:14PM
Govt makes new tech talent visa permanent
Global talent scheme continued indefinitely.
Aug 8 2019 4:58PM
Govt trials new visa to lure tech talent
After industry pushback.
Mar 19 2018 10:07AM
Google revises Aussie recruitment after 457 changes
Wants 'proprietary knowledge' recognised as a skill.
Jan 11 2018 10:18AM
CIOs, IT industry win big in govt's 457 backdown
Following industry backlash.
Jun 30 2017 3:46PM
Labor pledges a tech, science 457 visa
Is it SMART?
May 3 2017 5:14PM
The 34 tech jobs still available for skilled migration
Five IT positions removed in 200-strong cull.
Apr 18 2017 3:55PM
Government abolishes 457 visas
To be replaced with tougher migration scheme.
Apr 18 2017 2:16PM
Labor once again sets sights on 457 visas
New crackdown to target abuse of program.
Nov 15 2016 10:58AM
NSW govt flies in 31 457 workers for shared services
Counts staff within 70 percent onshore base.
Oct 13 2016 6:30AM
Computer reseller fined $500k for underpaying 457 workers
Judge slams "repeated and callous" abuses.
Jun 14 2016 6:01AM
Review recommends abolition of 457 labour market testing
Skilled migration hokey-pokey continues.
Sep 10 2014 7:14PM
IT workers on 457 visas increase
Union wants protection for Aussie jobs.
Nov 5 2013 5:31AM
Govt's 457 visa crackdown becomes law
Bill passes Upper House in dying minutes.
Jun 28 2013 3:19PM
457 visa bill passed by House of Reps
Katter pushes cap and online register.
Jun 27 2013 1:04PM
Aussie IT workers threatened by skilled migrants: survey
Perceptions harming IT sector.
Jun 19 2013 1:23PM
Carr criticises communication of 457 visa crackdown
Says Chris Bowen was forced to act.
Mar 22 2013 4:31PM
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DIAC lacks teeth for 457 probe
Rorts 'not unlawful', but new powers incoming.
Mar 20 2013 2:00PM
Why we use 457s in Australian IT projects
Opinion: Skills gap? No, it comes down to the dollar.
Mar 20 2013 7:38AM
Analysis: 457 'rort' or irreversible brain drain?
Do we really want to lose more skilled IT workers?
Mar 15 2013 7:48AM
