Working holidaymaker numbers in regional areas up, government seeking even more

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

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

The number of second-year Working Holiday Maker visas granted in Australia has increased by 20 per cent over the past year. The Federal Government is actively pursuing reciprocal visa agreements with 13 countries, in the hope it will attract even more workers.



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