‘Suspended in never-ending limbo’: Temporary migrants in Australia’s regions decry visa uncertainty
While the federal government talks up regional migration and incentives for migrants to settle in Australia's regions, those already living there say they are getting a raw deal with waiting times for their permanent residency increasing.
While unveiling the new migration policy with an enhanced focus on regional migration, the federal government in March this year announced incentives for prospective migrants wanting to settle in regional Australia, including priority processing of their visa applications and additional points for permanent residency.
However, temporary migrants already living in regional areas feel they are being given a raw deal.
