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Tech start-up visa scheme to stay

Andrew Tillett

A niche visa scheme designed to allow businesses and start-ups to compete internationally to lure highly skilled foreigners to Australia will be made permanent after a 12-month pilot.

While fewer than 30 of the visas have been issued, the Morrison government believes the Global Talent – Employer Sponsored visa program has shown enough promise to continue.

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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