IBISWorld says its research indicates the backpacker tax will negatively affect a number of Australian industries, including agribusiness. As of 1 January 2017, those on working holiday visas have to pay...

After a delay of 16 months, the Federal Government has resolved the political issue of the Backpacker Tax. Working holiday making visa holders, or backpackers, are a key source of seasonal labour in Australia...

Australian farmers heavily reliant on backpacker labour are asking for an in-depth examination into the controversial ‘backpacker tax’ as a Federal Government review into the tax begins this week. Originally...