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Working Holiday visa delays leave travellers and regional businesses in limbo 21 August 2026
Australia’s Working Holiday Maker sector is calling for clarity from the Federal Government as visa delays and pauses continue to create uncertainty for travellers, tourism operators and regional communities. The Backpacker & Youth Tourism Advisory Panel (BYTAP) warns that prolonged disruption risks damaging both Australia’s visitor economy and its reputation ... Read more>
Federal Government’s visa delays threaten Australia’s Working Holiday Maker Program
The Backpacker & Youth Tourism Advisory Panel (BYTAP) has expressed deep concern over the Federal Government's current delays in processing Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visas, warning this is negatively impacting tourist arrival numbers and damaging Australia's reputation as a welcoming destination for young international travellers. Since 1 July 2026, ... Read more>

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Youth Tourism Welcomes the Return of Working Holiday Makers

Silke Kerwick2024-03-01T20:02:00+00:00November 22nd, 2021|

The Prime Minister’s announcement this morning signalling the return of … Read more>

BYTAP concerned re number of Working Holiday Makers

Silke Kerwick2023-05-10T02:17:22+00:00June 18th, 2021|

Source – ABC Mildura-Swan Hill By Kellie Hollingworth 1 June 2021

One-in-five youth tourism business expect to close

Silke Kerwick2023-02-20T12:21:37+00:00March 17th, 2021|

Source: The Courier Mail – Matthew Killoran

One in five Queensland … Read more>

Nation-wide survey demonstrates devastating impact on Australia’s youth tourism industry post JobKeeper

Silke Kerwick2023-02-20T12:23:01+00:00March 17th, 2021|

MEDIA STATEMENT 17 March 2021 – For immediate release

Australia’s peak … Read more>

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Working Holiday visa delays leave travellers and regional businesses in limbo 21 August 2026

Federal Government’s visa delays threaten Australia’s Working Holiday Maker Program

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Youth Tourism Welcomes the Return of Working Holiday Makers

BYTAP concerned re number of Working Holiday Makers

One-in-five youth tourism business expect to close

Nation-wide survey demonstrates devastating impact on Australia’s youth tourism industry post JobKeeper

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Working Holiday visa delays leave travellers and regional businesses in limbo 21 August 2026

The Budget Brings Welcome News to Youth Tourism

Youth Tourism Welcomes the Return of Working Holiday Makers

BYTAP concerned re number of Working Holiday Makers

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One-in-five youth tourism business expect to close

Nation-wide survey demonstrates devastating impact on Australia’s youth tourism industry post JobKeeper

Joint Media Release – BYTAP and NFF

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