Researchers at Macquarie University have found that recent migrants to regional and rural Australia are more highly educated and skilled than previous arrivals, and are successful in securing employment.

"Over the past 16 years there have been a wide range of Government schemes introduced to encourage migration to regional and rural Australia. Previously, concerns have been raised as to whether there is enough opportunity in regional areas to support migrant communities. The results of this study suggest there are and that migrant populations have been able to access employment opportunities successfully."

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