Migrant expert reassures no immediate effect of Government's plan to boost regional skilled migration

The Federal Government has been trying to get the states and territories to agree to a plan for population growth at a meeting, but some states are sceptical about the Coalition's commitment to delivering on its promises.

Alice Spring: the Coalition pledges $19.4 million in an attempt to entice migrants to regional areas, to address skill shortages outside the nation's capital Source: Pixabay

The meeting comes as the Coalition announced close to $20 million in an attempt to entice migrants to regional areas, to address skill shortages outside the nation's capital cities.

Some people who have applied for permanent residency are concerned whether their existing application would be affected by this announcement. Monique Ly, a registered migration agent,  talks to Aaron and will try to answer our listeners' questions.