Bill Shorten claimed backpackers are on a 'de facto strike' from Australia. Is he right? - The Sydney Morning Herald

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Bill Shorten claimed backpackers are on a 'de facto strike' from Australia. Is he right? The Sydney Morning Herald The controversial measure, introduced in the 2015 Joe Hockey budget, would remove the tax-free threshold for people on working holiday visas. That means they would be taxed from the first dollar they earn in Australia, while the first $18,200 is tax ... and more »

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