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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says he can't quarantine any sector of the economy from the impact of his planned immigration overhaul, as the government faces warnings of a spike in food prices from a potential backpacker labour shortage.
Only 45,000 working holiday-makers will be able to stay in Australia for a second year, and only 5,000 for a third year — down from 57,000 and 31,000 respectively.
In an interview with SBS News, Burke said there will be challenges for industry to adjust to the changes.
The Group of Eight representing Australia's research-intensive universities said it educated about half of PhD students — about 12,000, with half of those needing secondary visas for dependants.
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Asked whether the proposal would amount to a revenue hit on universities and the economy, Burke insisted demand for student spots will bridge any gap.
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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says he can't quarantine any sector of the economy from the impact of his planned immigration overhaul, as the government faces warnings of a spike in food prices from a potential backpacker labour shortage.
The government wants to reduce the number of working holidaymakers, crack down on visa overstayers and tighten allowances for international students as part of a broader move to reduce migration numbers.
The reforms will introduce a ballot system and cap for backpackers wishing to extend their visit to a second or third year. Only 45,000 working holiday-makers will be able to stay in Australia for a second year, and only 5,000 for a third year — down from 57,000 and 31,000 respectively.
The National Farmers' Federation said changes to backpacker visas risked Australia's food security, farm safety and regional economies which rely heavily on working holidaymakers. The body also warned of a spike in food prices if the agricultural sector faced a worker shortfall.
In an interview with SBS News, Burke said there will be challenges for industry to adjust to the changes.
Burke told SBS News around 19 per cent of the cohort bring in family members to Australia.
Asked whether the proposal would amount to a revenue hit on universities and the economy, Burke insisted demand for student spots will bridge any gap.
The Group of Eight representing Australia's research-intensive universities said it educated about half of PhD students — about 12,000, with half of those needing secondary visas for dependants.
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