The Coalition's announcement has revealed little detail but suggests the Government is getting serious about addressing overcrowding in Australia's capital cities, particularly on the east coast.
The Federal Government continues to flirt with major population policy changes.
Now, it has indicated skilled migrants could be forced to stay in regional Australia for up to five years before being allowed to move.
It is not saying how many migrants would be affected, nor for how long, but the Government is slowly revealing its policy ahead of the election.
Cities and Population Minister Alan Tudge says the challenge is immense.
