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New regional visas rolled out

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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