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The Nationals want to get back to their roots - the regions.

The country party are launching a regional listening tour" to find out what is affecting people in the country.

Migration is not the only solution to the challenges our regions are up against," Littleproud said.

We need to look at what can be done now to help those Australians that are already in town.

We know distance is one of the greatest barriers to opportunity. So we're coming to your town to create this opportunity to share your concerns and help us come up with the solutions.

For example, would a Regional University Centre stop our children from leaving town? Or could paying their HELP debts be the incentive they need to stay where we need them?