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A DECLINE in undergraduates studying information technology and a skills shortage, rather than the overuse of 457 visas, was the issue facing the IT industry, The Australian Computer Society said yesterday. Safeguarding local jobs through legislation is a complex issue. Should firms decide not to proceed with 457 visa applications, corporations have the option to outsource jobs offshore, especially those requiring less skills or experience that can be treated as commodities. International companies also can transfer jobs to a branch in another country rather than bring workers to Australia.