Tourism industry warns against backpacker visa crackdown
Australia's Federal Government is considering tightening working holiday visa restrictions as part of efforts to control migration levels. Tourism operators warn these potential changes could severely impact regional workforce availability, as working holidaymakers fill critical jobs in the sector. The industry cautions that stricter visa requirements may redirect backpackers to other countries, potentially costing the Australian economy billions of dollars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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