I'm a more casual developer just to put that out there, but I'm Australian. Since this law came out, I have definitely lost a few contracts. Eg you can see in t

I'm a more casual developer just to put that out there, but I'm Australian. Since this law came out, I have definitely lost a few contracts. Eg you can see in their eyes when they hear my accent. Yes it's just from my point of view, and I'm probably also shaking more birds out of the tree than really exist, but it's my belief. Irrespective of that view though , any Aussie programmer who lives abroad(such as myself), have to consider what would be waiting if we visited family and friends. I can honestly say I'd make a stand, screw the consequences, but what about everyone else? I'm a headstrong bastard(too much haha), but others have families to consider (I do as well, but my wife supports me on this position). I moved to Japan for my wife, that doesn't mean we planned to stay here forever, while I do want to now, I know quite a few Aussies here that want to return eventually.