Backpackers fear farm work may be all ‘for nothing’
A stand-off between farmers and the government is heating up over the newly revealed migration policy that will reduce the number of backpackers.
It has raised concerns about possible food price hikes and looming economic uncertainty.
Meanwhile, thousands of backpackers on working holiday visas have been left frustrated and uncertain about their futures in Australia.
Some say they have endured difficult and labour-intensive mandatory work — as required by the visa conditions — only to learn they may not be able to stay in the country beyond one year.
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