Australia to review UK backpacker visa agreement after surge in British visitors
Guardian World1 min read91 words
Australia says that recent easing of visa rules has sparked a surge in British visitors, creating pressure on the local workforce. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told UK Labour leader Andy Burnham that the government is reviewing the arrangements for British backpackers after a rise in travellers to destinations such as Sydney.
Albanese made the comments following a meeting with Burnham on Monday evening at the Commonwealth heads‑of‑government meeting in the Caribbean. He said he will seek to discuss amending the UK‑Australia agreement that currently removes a regional work‑requirement for British travellers.
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