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The ICT sector remains the highest industry user of the 457 visa program, which has undergone significant change over the past twelve months. One important development is the Subclass 457 Integrity Review, announced on 14 April 2008. As part of this Review, AIIA is seeking expressions of interest from members interested in contributing to the Review; contact Bridget Larsen, General Manager AIIA Government Relations, if your organisation would like to be involved. Recent changes to the 457 that you may like to consider include: Brooke Thomas is AIIA’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship Immigration Outreach Officer, and is able to provide all AIIA members with advice and guidance on all migration matters, including 457 and other visa options. Brooke will shortly be providing all members with an update on the 457 visa program by regular mail, covering major changes from the past year. Brooke is primarily available to the AIIA on Fridays and can be contacted with queries via email or on 0434 078 554. AIIA and the Australian Computer Society Foundation recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations that will provide AIIA members with access to high quality information communication technology graduates.
Australian Government Higher Education Review Industry submission - contributions invited Through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, the Australian Government is currently undertaking a Review of Australian Higher Education. The review will look at a number of areas relevant to our industry, including meeting labour market and industry needs, higher education’s role in the national innovation system and the contribution of higher education to Australia’s economic, social and cultural capital. Read more Digital Economy Workshops The Australian Government is engaging business and other stakeholders on the future of the digital economy and the National Broadband Network via three workshops which will lead to a high level digital economy forum. Following discussions with the Department of Broadband, Communication and the Digital Economy, AIIA has facilitated the involvement of a number of members in these workshops. AIIA CEO Ian Birks will also attend two of the forums. Read more Sustainable Futures Forum Members' sponsorship and exhibitor specials close 13 August If you are a Green ICT technology and service innovator, then this is your opportunity to showcase your capability to the ‘who’s who’ of ICT. Read more New NSW technology grants announced Nominations sought for joint NSW / Korean research The NSW Government has opened nominations for a new grants program that will connect NSW and South Korea in joint technology projects. ‘NSW-Gangwon Technology Collaboration Grants’ will offer up to $A100,000 a year to assist joint projects involving researchers from NSW and the South Korean province of Gangwon. Read more NSW State Pearcey Award - call for nominations Entries close 29th August 2008 The NSW Pearcey committee is encouraging fresh and innovative talent in the ICT profession to step forward and gain recognition for their achievements. The winner of the NSW State Pearcey Award will be an individual early in his or her career who has demonstrated innovative and pioneering achievement and made a significant contribution to technological development or commercialisation of new technologies in the field of ICT. Read more KPMG Digital Export Leaders Award Nominations close 15 August 2008 The growth and export potential for Australia’s digital industry is at an all time high and KPMG and Digital Media Magazine’s editorial team are on a quest to find Australia’s leading digital export innovators. KPMG is running a program to compile the annual Top 20 Digital Export Achievers List and nominations for the inaugural KPMG Digital Export Leaders Award (announced at the B&T Awards in December). KPMG will support nominees for the award in a number of ways including hosting an event where digital exporters can share tips and experiences. Read more Australian Computers in Education Conference 2008 (ACEC’08) 29 September – 2 October 2008 ACEC is the biennial conference of the Australian Council for Computers in Education. In 2008 it is being hosted by the Computer Education Group of the ACT in partnership with the association of Catholic and Independent Teacher Librarians. ACEC attracts delegates from all education sectors (tertiary, VET and schools) who have an interest in the use of ICT in education. Among a wide range of activities, the program will include a guest address by Deputy Prime Minister the Hon Julia Gillard MP. Read more |
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