Turnbull government looks at changing visas for regional workers

Government considers forcing regional migrants to stay rural

Government considers forcing regional migrants to stay rural Source: SBS Radio: Aaron Wan

The federal government says it may change visas designed to bring skilled migrants to regional areas because many are leaving for the cities once they secure permanent residency. Citizenship Minister Alan Tudge says the government is examining ways to make migrants stay in regional centres if they've been sponsored to work outside Australia's big cities. Aaron reports.



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