Fears backpacker ballot will leave coastal towns short-staffed

08-10-2026 23:01 via abc.net.au

Fears backpacker ballot will leave coastal towns short-staffed

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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