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19 September 2026

Australia’s new visa rules will force backpackers to join a lottery to stay longer

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Australia’s new visa rules will force backpackers to join a lottery to stay longer

French backpacker Zoe has been waiting tables in Australia for months. But a rule change announced by the government means it won’t guarantee she can stay for a third year.

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