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Seasonal workers turn to regional Australia for escape - and income

Gaetan Leimig (r) and girlfriend Justine Kaelbel

Gaetan Leimig (r) and girlfriend Justine Kaelbel Source: SBS

There are currently about 140,000 working holidaymakers in Australia, and many have been allowed to extend their visas due to COVID-19.


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By Omar Dehen

Presented by Jennifer Scherer

Source: SBS



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There are currently about 140,000 working holidaymakers in Australia, and many have been allowed to extend their visas due to COVID-19.


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