Coastal businesses fear backpacker visa cap will drive workers away
08-10-2026 23:01 via abc.net.au

Coastal businesses fear backpacker visa cap will drive workers away

The hospitality industry says the backpacker ballot will create workforce shortages, but a new migration agreement could help holiday towns in NSW.  
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