Backpackers allowed to extend stays in Australia to help farmers during coronavirus pandemic

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Backpackers will be allowed to extend their stays in Australia and temporary visa holders will get early access to their superannuation under changes being unveiled by the Federal Government today.

The seasonal workers will be exempt from a rule that normally prevents them from staying with the same employer for more than six monthsBut people from overseas who cannot support themselves through the coronavirus pandemicAgriculture Minister David Littleproud said extending the visas of working holiday makers and seasonal workers would ensure farmers had enough labour to plant and pick their crops.

"Only if they are working in agriculture or a critical industry, that being health and aged care as well as agriculture." In a bid to protect regional communities from coronavirus, they will also have to self-isolate for 14 days before moving to a new region.

 

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good, now get the ones that are Nurses , Doctors and in healthcare working

I guess they're lucky they aren't students...

D_LittleproudMP AlanTudgeMP Why would you employ backpackers when many Australians are looking for work?

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