Backpacker tax review
Farmers across the region have raged at the Labor Party for delaying the government’s 19 per cent backpacker tax until at least November by sending it to a committee.
Joining them was NSW Farmers president Derek Schoen, who said the move caused concern amongst growers whether there will be sufficient pickers for the upcoming harvest.
Some industries are already reporting a 40 per cent downturn in picker applicants after a tumultuous 18-month review of tax on working holiday makers.
