Australia seeks UK work-holiday visa changes to steer backpackers to remote regions

Australia is negotiating amendments to its bilateral working holiday agreement with the UK to redirect backpackers from urban hubs like Sydney to remote and regional areas. The proposal marks a policy shift in migration and labor distribution, though details and UK response remain unclear. This matters as it could reshape labor supply in Australian agriculture and tourism sectors.

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