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Traffic congestion at Sydney Harbour Bridge.

harbour bridge Source: AAP

The federal government has finally detailed its long-touted plan to ease congestion in Australia's biggest cities. It involves a smaller annual permanent migration cap and several incentives designed to attract to and keep skilled migrants and international students in regional areas. But as reports, some planning experts say the policies may not have the overall impact the government hopes.


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The federal government has finally detailed its long-touted plan to ease congestion in Australia's biggest cities. It involves a smaller annual permanent migration cap and several incentives designed to attract to and keep skilled migrants and international students in regional areas. But as reports, some planning experts say the policies may not have the overall impact the government hopes.



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