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Australia defers backpacker tax rise after farmers rebel
Australia will review a planned tax rise for foreign travelers who work in the country, following complaints from farmers.
Australia dumps ‘damaging’ backpacker tax as farmers warn fruit-pickers will vanish
A proposed tax on foreign travellers who work in Australia has been scrapped amid concerns from farmers about a labour drought during harvest times.
Stabbed backpacker fights back and knifes attacker who tried to rape her
A backpacker is recovering from stab wounds after fighting off a housemate when he allegedly tried to rape her.
British backpacker murders confession was freely given, claims lawyer
One of the Burmese men accused of raping and killing British backpackers Hannah Witheridge and David Miller freely admitted his guilt to police officers,...
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