Seasonal workers turn to regional Australia amid COVID-19 outbreak

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Gaetan Leimig (R) and girlfriend Justine Kaelbel. Source: SBS

With the coronavirus mainly concentrated in metropolitan areas, seasonal workers have been turning to regional Australia for an escape – and a financial reprieve.


There are currently about 140,000 working holidaymakers in Australia.

This month the Federal Government allowed backpackers under some seasonal worker schemes to extend their stays for up to one year due to COVID-19, but they need to isolate for 14 days before they can start work.

People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others and gatherings are limited to two people unless you are with your family or household.

If you believe you may have contracted the virus, call your doctor (don’t visit) or contact the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. If you are struggling to breathe or experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.

SBS is committed to informing Australia’s diverse communities about the latest COVID-19 developments. News and information in Indonesian is available at sbs.com.au/language/indonesian/coronavirus-updates




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