‘I want a visa, so I have to do farm work’: how new visa rules will hit regional Australia
The Conversation · 21 Sep 2026

‘I want a visa, so I have to do farm work’: how new visa rules will hit regional Australia

Expecting backpackers to work in tough conditions for months, only to be entered into an uncertain visa ballot, is a gamble for farmers and regional communities.


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