Fears of a 'labour crisis' as number of backpackers working in Australia plummets

The Morrison government says the increase in working holiday makers will support regional economies. AAP

Source: AAP

There are warnings a sharp drop off in working holiday visa makers will have severe consequences for Australia’s agriculture and tourism industries.


Australia's tourism and farming sectors will be severely impacted by steep declines in the backpacker workforce caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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