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Backpackers fear farm work may be all ‘for nothing’

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Thousands of backpackers on working holiday visas have been left frustrated and uncertain about their futures in Australia. Some say they have endured difficult and labour-intensive mandatory work — as required by the visa conditions — only to learn they may not be able to stay in the country beyond one year. This story was made in collaboration with SBS Chinese.
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