Immigration Rules Hit Home for Australian Farmers The recent crackdown on immigration by Australia's Labor government has sent shockwaves through the agricultural sector, threatening the upcoming wheat harvest.
As the world's third largest exporter of wheat, Australia's farms rely heavily on foreign labor, particularly from backpacker visa holders who are essential for harvesting crops.
The new rules announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government include a ballot system that restricts working holiday maker visas and increases processing times to three months.