Government to extend working holiday visa program amid application spike

There has been a 20 per cent spike in working holiday-maker visa holders in the past year.

The Morrison government says the increase in working holiday makers will support regional economies. Source: AAP

The number of working holiday-makers has soared by 20 per cent in the past year, with 43,000 young people scattered across regional centres.

The federal government expects the number to continue to rise as it pursues reciprocal visa agreements with 13 countries, to add to the existing 44 with deals in place.

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