Most recently, the federal government introduced two new regional visas in November as part of its promise to reduce congestion in major cities.
While the federal government announced the regional push, it is largely up to the states to implement it, as state sponsorship is required for the majority of places.
For successful applicants, it’s a daunting road ahead to permanent residency.
Migration agents believe potential international students who planned to settle in the same country they study would now think twice about choosing Australia.
That story by Rosemary Bolger for SBS News, produced by Preetinder Singh Grewal for SBS Punjabi.
