
Will British backpackers be sent back to the farms?
Montag, 2. November 2026 · 4 min
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Anthony Albanese plans to raise the issue of British backpackers with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, after a 2021 deal let them stay up to three years without having to do specific work.
There were nearly 80,000 British backpackers last financial year, up from about 47,000 in 2024, while other working holiday visa holders must work in regional areas to extend beyond a year.
Tony Burke wants a cap and ballot for second and third year visas and the Coalition wants a fee for working in a city, so what would it mean for farmers?