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As both sides of politics vow to limit overseas arrivals, two of Australia’s biggest tech companies say we need more, not fewer immigrants to make the nation smarter and wealthier.
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Two of Australia’s biggest tech companies, AirTrunk and Canva, are calling for more – not fewer – immigrants and more welcoming policies to make it easier for foreigners to relocate down under to help make the nation smarter and richer.

A 74-year-old Queensland woman has emerged as one of the first victims of a coordinated cyber attack on the nation’s largest super funds, reporting to police that $406,000 was fraudulently wiped from her AustralianSuper account.

Jeff Bezos probably fancies himself as a Bond-like character – but as he wrests control of the film franchise in a deal reportedly worth $US1bn ($1.6bn), will he be the hero or the villain?

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EXCLUSIVE
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EXCLUSIVE
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