Regional visa changes mean more skilled migrants moving to South Australia

The number of regional visas being granted to migrants is rising with states like South Australia using the boom to fill acute skills shortages, far outpacing the growth in New South Wales and Victoria.

Regional visa changes mean more skilled migrants moving to South Australia

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Published 20 October 2019 2:08pm

Updated 20 October 2019 2:19pm

By Jarni Blakkarly

Presented by Justin Sungil Park

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When Pakistani migrant Ishtiaq Ahmed was considering a destination to call home for his young family in Australia, Adelaide was at the top of his list.

“Adelaide is one of the best destinations in Australia in terms of education, travel times [to work], spectacular beaches, hills,” he told SBS News.

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Regional visa changes mean more skilled migrants moving to South Australia

The number of regional visas being granted to migrants is rising with states like South Australia using the boom to fill acute skills shortages, far outpacing the growth in New South Wales and Victoria.

Regional visa changes mean more skilled migrants moving to South Australia

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