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Australia Introduces Visa Lottery for Backpackers
Australia has introduced new visa regulations that will require backpackers to enter a lottery to extend their stay in the country. The changes aim to manage the influx of young foreign workers. Backpackers expressed concern over the uncertainty created by the new system, which could impact their travel plans and work opportunities. The lottery system is intended to control the number of backpackers remaining in Australia for extended periods.
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- Left (2): Al Jazeera English, CNN
- Centre (5): ABC Australia, Australian Financial Review, France 24, Irish Independent, The Age