Australia reducing labor shortages through skilled immigration / workpermit.com,
http://www.workpermit.com/news/2008-07-22/australia/australia-relieving-labor-shortages-skilled-migration.htm
"New data released by immigration authorities in Australia show a 27 percent increase in its temporary skilled migration program for 2007-08 financial year.
According to Immigration Minister Chris Evans, the increase in the number of temporary 457 visas highlighted the importance of the program to Australian employers in delivering skilled labor from overseas."