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'Backpacker tax' will put more strain on labour shortage

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

The so called “backpacker tax” on Working Holiday Maker visa holders, announced in the 2015 Budget, will not only deter tourists from working in Australia but also put strain on industries that have come to rely on this workforce.

Following strong criticism from industry groups representing Australia’s agricultural and tourist...

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