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Keep up to date on the backpacker and youth tourism sectors with the lastest media releases.

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Keep up to date on the backpacker and youth tourism sectors with the lastest media releases.

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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Joint Media Release – BYTAP and NFF

Silke Kerwick2023-02-20T12:23:09+00:00October 22nd, 2020|

Farmers have teamed up with the tourism sector to call … Read more>

Working Holiday Makers to be considered for re-entry to Australia

Silke Kerwick2023-02-20T12:23:19+00:00June 25th, 2020|

Media statement; 25 June 2020

In light of recent announcements about … Read more>

Courier Mail – Chronic shortage of Au Pairs is striking Australia

Silke Kerwick2023-02-20T12:23:21+00:00June 24th, 2020|

A CHRONIC … Read more>

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

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

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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>

Joint Media Release – BYTAP and NFF

Silke Kerwick2023-02-20T12:23:09+00:00October 22nd, 2020|

Farmers have teamed up with the tourism sector to call … Read more>

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Working Holiday Makers to be considered for re-entry to Australia

Silke Kerwick2023-02-20T12:23:19+00:00June 25th, 2020|

Courier Mail – Chronic shortage of Au Pairs is striking Australia

Silke Kerwick2023-02-20T12:23:21+00:00June 24th, 2020|

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BYTAP acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters, and community. We wish to pay respect to their Elders past, present, and future, and acknowledge the important role all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within Australia.

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USEFUL LINKS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ANNUAL REPORTS

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

BYTAP acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters, and community. We wish to pay respect to their Elders past, present, and future, and acknowledge the important role all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within Australia.

© Copyright 2026 BYTAP. All Rights Reserved.
Website designed by Unforsaken Creative