Skilled migrants will have their visa applications accelerated if they move to regional Australia, under a $19.4 million plan to be revealed by the federal government. Immigration Minister David Coleman is to announce the plan as state and...
Read moreRail access improves liveability, but all regional centres are not equal
Our research on the liveability of regional cities in Victoria has identified an important element: liveability in these areas requires fast, reliable and frequent rail connections to capital cities. Previous research has established that we need...
Read morePopulation Change in Regional Australia
Australia’s population is growing strongly. Over the past 10 years, every year has had larger population growth than any year in the previous 50. This is driven by a higher birth rate in the last 10 years, along with high net overseas migration...
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