Perth, Gold Coast dump 'major cities' tag to attract more regional migrants, international students

The federal government is increasing its regional migration program intake from 23,000 to 25,000 after a strong start to the initiative this financial year.

นายเดวิด โคลแมล (David Coleman) รัฐมนตรีตรวจคนเข้าเมืองประกาศเปลี่ยนการจัดสถานของนครเพิร์ทและนครโกลด์โคสต์ ในความพยายามที่จะดึงผู้อพยพย้ายถิ่นเข้าพื้นที่เพิ่ม Source: AAP

The federal government is increasing intake under its regional migration program from 23,000 to 25,000 after the initial success of the initiative and will no longer classify Perth and the Gold Coast as "major cities" in an effort to make them destinations for skilled migrants and international students. 

Under the program announced earlier this year, 23,000 places would be reserved for migrants who commit to living and working in regional Australia. If they commit to living and work in the regions for at least three years, they will eligible for permanent residency.

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