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Australia's controversial 'backpacker tax' has been ruled unlawful

Fruit and vegetable picking jobs are often underpaid.

Backpackers often do stints fruit picking in order to qualify to extend their holiday in Australia. Source: AAP

The controversial 'backpacker tax' has been struck down by the Federal Court, which could force the government to collectively repay some travellers hundreds of millions of dollars.


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By Evan Young

Presented by Luciana Fraguas

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