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Government back to the drawing board on backpacker crackdown

Source: abc.net.au Published Fri, 13 Nov 2026 02:45:03 +0000

Why This Matters

Key context: Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke reconsiders the government's backpacker crackdown, but says it must still find a way to curb the surge in UK working holiday-makers who are permitted, under a free trade agreement, to stay for up to three years. This development from abc.net.au highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke reconsiders the government's backpacker crackdown, but says it must still find a way to curb the surge in UK working holiday-makers who are permitted, under a free trade agreement, to stay for up to three years.

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