is holding the first public hearing for its in Canberra on 16 October 2019.
The Committee will hear from the Department of ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Affairs, to discuss current regional migration settings and policy.
“This will be an excellent opportunity for the Committee to examine what visas and policies are currently in place to encourage migrants to settle and stay in regional areas,” said .
“This hearing will provide the Committee with the necessary information on current policy before we hit the road to talk with people in regional areas about what is working to help migrant settle and stay in their communities.”
The first of these regional visits is scheduled to take place in Adelaide, Murray Bridge and Mount Gambier on 18, 19 and 20 November.