Working holidaymaker numbers in regional areas up, government seeking even more

The number of second-year Working Holiday Maker visas granted in Australia has increased by 20 per cent over the past year.

Wafanyakazi wa msimu, wavuna matunda shambani Source: AAP

The Federal Government is actively pursuing reciprocal visa agreements with 13 countries, in the hope it will attract even more workers.

It is expected to take a number of weeks for the trade agreement to be processed.