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Australia’s considering a major shift in British backpacker visa rules, potentially forcing them to work in regional areas to extend their stay — a move that could cool soaring migration numbers but risks clashing with the UK trade deal. With UK visitors nearly doubling in a year, the government aims to slash net overseas migration by 25% by 2028, and backpackers are a key target. While Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke signaled changes may come via cabinet decision, political pushback looms — especially from parties wary of alienating popular regional tourism. Meanwhile, visa processing delays and job prioritization for locals have sparked concern among businesses reliant on migrant labor.

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