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There will be more opportunities for young backpackers looking to spend a working holiday in Australia with changes to visas allowing them to extend their stay for a second or third year if they work in the agricultural sector. Farmers in regional and rural areas around Australia have been...

Farmers and rural businesses in Australia have demanded that the Government rethink its new levy on foreign workers, which they believe will have a significant impact on their ability to employ people from abroad. They say it will make it harder and more expensive for them to recruit key...

Australia needs expert farmers and agricultural workers from overseas because they help develop the country's farming industry, bringing innovation and new skills, according to a new report. Foreign workers - including seasonal workers and backpackers - also have an important role to play in...