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Australia's New regional visas rolled out

A master and apprentice carpenter are seen at Holmesglen TAFE Chadstone campus in Melbourne, Monday, May 15, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING

A master and apprentice carpenter are seen at Holmesglen TAFE Chadstone campus in Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP

Newvisas have been launched to encourage zookeepers, architects, scientists, blacksmiths, naturopaths, surgeons and more to settle in regional areas. The rules of the new regional visas mean migrants must spend at least three years living in regional Australia before they can apply for permanent residency.



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