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Australian PM criticizes UK backpacker visa rules amid workforce pressure

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticized former UK leader Liz Truss regarding backpacker visa rules. Albanese stated that the large number of British backpackers entering Australia, particularly in cities like Sydney, is creating significant strain on the local job market. Truss had previously highlighted these visa arrangements as a key outcome of the trade deal between the two nations. AI

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Australian PM criticizes UK backpacker visa rules amid workforce pressure

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    Australian PM Albanese takes swipe at ex-UK leader Liz Truss over backpacker visa rules

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday took aim at former UK leader Liz Truss and the thousands of British backpackers flocking to cities like Sydney, as the government seeks to tweak visa rules and ease pressure on the local job market. Truss, who lasted just 49…

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