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Australasian Business Intelligence,  May, 2006  

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Byline: Deirdre Macken

May 21, 2006 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Australia appears to have reached a key moment in its migration history. The internet has transformed Australian jobs into positions that can be filled by workers living in other countries. New entry gates for migrants have created an influx of temporary workers. The issue of migrant labour has gained prominence in media coverage and is developing into an election issue. On 18 May 2006, Opposition leader Kim Beazley launched a policy that will prevent employers who have made Australian ...

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