Tech talent visa scheme to continue
The federal government has announced it is making its Global Talent Scheme permanent, following a pilot period which started in July last year.
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Businesses sign up to Global Talent Scheme pilot
Five organisations have signed up to the government’s pilot Global Talent Scheme (GTS) program, launched in July in a bid to make it easier for big business and tech start-ups to hire overseas talent for highly skilled roles.
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Visa fix won’t ease tech skills shortage: panel
The government’s 457 visa fix will not help the Australian tech industry effectively address the ongoing skills crisis, according to panelists at a recent CIO Australia breakfast event in Melbourne.
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Jobs shuffle sees tech sector covered in Govt 457 visa revamp
The Federal Government has amended its list of approved occupations in its new visa jobs list to include a greater showing within the tech sector.
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457 visas abolished: The good news and the bad news for CIOs
There are important and significant changes afoot. For CIOs and other tech leaders there’s good news and bad news.
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Gillard targets IT industry over 457 visas
The Federal Government has targeted the IT industry in its campaign to reform 457 visas.
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The 457 visa: what you need to know
What is a 457 visa and how does the IT industry use it?