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'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'.

'NSW Premier... will today continue her mission to turn immigration into a state issue, announcing a six-point plan to address the state's "ballooning population"'

'83% increase in citizenship applications finalised in the last six months of 2018 compared with the same period last year'

'Speaking to SBS, David Coleman said his priority is to get migrants to struggling regional communities. But, he hasn't forgotten about controversial plans to toughen citizenship requirements'.

'The Australian Border Force ... has shut down an elaborate contrived marriages syndicate operating out of Sydney'.

'A new poll has revealed two-thirds of Sydneysiders believe new migrants should be sent to live in regional NSW'.

'The number of permanent migrants accepted into Australia each year is expected to be capped at 160,000, 30,000 fewer than previous targets'

'Sponsorship applications can be lodged from 17 April 2019... Once a sponsorship application has been approved, a sponsored parent will be able to apply for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa. Applications for the visa are intended to open from 1 July 2019'

'Aged care providers are now able to hire overseas workers with specialised skills that will support older Australians from multicultural backgrounds'

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