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Carpenters are among workers eligible to come to Australia through new regional visa pathways
Carpenters are among workers eligible to come to Australia through new regional visa pathways Source: AAP

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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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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