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'The federal government is interested in directing migrants to regional areas rather than Sydney or Melbourne, Immigration Minister David Coleman says'.

'An Australian passport is not evidence of a person’s citizenship,” said the department, which noted passports were issued to non-citizens prior to a law change in 2005'

'Regional housing markets are surging in some areas as the effects of the Sydney and Melbourne booms trickle down to those outside the major cities'.

'The Accredited Sponsor Scheme, which allows rapid processing of skilled visas, is to be substantially expanded... employers that have invested in the past five years at least $50 million into their Australian business will now be eligible for the Scheme'

'Australia's refugee intake will be frozen at current levels for three years under a coalition government'

'Regional employers and skilled migrants wanting to live and work in regional areas will be given access to priority processing on visa applications'

'The Courier-Mail reports the review contains a recommendation to put tighter restrictions on late evidence. [It] may also recommend a staffer from ... Home Affairs ... be allowed to come to hearings and explain why visa decisions were made'

"Villawood's drug crisis revealed: 'Whatever you wanted you could get'".

'Celebrating Australia's record as the world’s most successful immigration nation will be a key priority for the Morrison government, newly appointed Minister for Immigration... said today'.

'Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs David Coleman says Australian job seekers are continuing to benefit from visa reforms...'