The federal government is increasing intake under its regional migration program from 23,000 to 25,000 after the initial success of the initiative and will no longer classify Perth and the Gold Coast as "major cities" in an effort to
Under the program announced earlier this year, 23,000 places would be reserved for migrants who commit to living and working in regional Australia. If they commit to living and work in the regions for at least three years, they will eligible for permanent residency.
