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18 August 2026

Australia Slows ‘Backpacker’ Visa Process as Migration Cuts Eyed

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Australia Slows ‘Backpacker’ Visa Process as Migration Cuts Eyed

Australia is slowing the issuance of new “working holiday” visas popular with backpackers as the government looks at policies to cut migration to the country.

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