Perth City to Access Regional Incentives - Welcome News in the West
The recent announcement by the Australian and Western Australian governments that the Perth metropolitan area would not be classified as a serious city, has been welcomed by businesses, skilled migrants and international students. this suggests that Perth sponsoring employers will gain additional access to the Regional Occupation List and can enjoy the 2 new regional visas, which can be introduced from 16 November this year. Additionally, education providers are hopeful that international students are going to be interested in the world’s most remote capital city by the benefits that accompany study during a “regional” location—including five additional points for General Skilled Migration visas, access to a further year on post-study visas and a chance to use for scholarships of up to $15,000 per annum to support study and living expenses related to studying at a regional campus. The news has come at an important time for Perth, because the region has been battling the competing pres