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  • 457 crackdown dangerous for tech industry: Atlassian

    Moves to tighten Australia's temporary skilled migration program puts the local tech industry in a “very dangerous situation”, says Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes.

    Written by George Nott29 Nov. 16 10:46
  • IT workers singled out amid 457 visa changes

    Minister for Industry, Greg Hunt, has singled out IT sector workers amid moves by the government to clamp down on 457 visa provisions.

    Written by Leon Spencer18 Nov. 16 15:34
  • IT skills development a top business priority

    More businesses are making technology skills development a top priority this year but changes to 457 visas will make it difficult for them to find people with high-level knowledge to train local staff, said Steve Shepherd, operations director of HR firm Randstad.

    Written by Rebecca Merrett19 July 13 13:27
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