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More backpackers likely to be let in than slated

Tony Burke is weighing higher working-holiday visa caps after critics warned Labor’s plan would hurt farms, tourism and the economy.

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The government says it is open to finding a "better way" than its previous plan for strict visa numbers, which was likely to decimate agricultural practices.

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Labor Set to Abandon Plans to Cut Backpacker Numbers

Pickers harvest sémillon grapes by hand at a vineyard in the Hunter Valley, Australia, on Jan. 11, 2024. (Roni Bintang/Getty Images)

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More backpackers likely to be let in than slated

The government says it is open to finding a "better way" than its previous plan for strict visa numbers, which was likely to decimate agricultural practices.

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Australia's Backpacker Visa Policy Is Shifting, with the Quota to Be Increased in the Third Year.

Home Secretary Tony Burke is preparing to make significant changes to his much-criticized backpacker visa overhaul. The controversial lottery system will be delayed until next year, and the cap on third-year visas will be increased.

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The Canberra Times broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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