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Australia seeks to change visa deal with UK after influx of Britons

Australia says easing of rules has led to surge in British visitor numbers, putting pressure on local workforce The Australian prime minister, Anthony…

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Australia says easing of rules has led to surge in British visitor numbers, putting pressure on local workforce The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has told Andy Burnham he is looking at changing rules for British backpackers in Australia, after an increase in the number of travellers visiting popular hotspots such as Sydney.

The details come from The Guardian.

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Location
Australia · Oceania
Reported by
The Guardian
First reported
Key names
UK, Britons, British, Andy Burnham
Section
Travel

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