JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON MIGRATION: Working holiday makers in time of COVID-19

Holding three days of hearings for inquiry into Working Holiday Maker program - Hearings mostly focused on Working Holiday Makers & agriculture sector

Committee Chair Mr Julian Leeser MP noted that the hearings so far have mostly focused on Working Holiday Makers and the agriculture sector, and the Committee will turn its focus to other important matters.

“In our inquiry so far, we have received much evidence on the impact of border closures and the departure of approximately 50,000 Working Holiday Makers on the agriculture industry,” Mr Leeser said.

“This week’s hearings will further explore the broader context of the Working Holiday Maker visa, as the Committee talks with representatives of the tourism industry, and organisations and individuals involved in protecting Working Holiday Makers from exploitation in the workplace.”

“Crucially, the Committee will also hear from some Working Holiday Makers themselves, about their experiences of the program,” Mr Leeser said.

Source: Working-Holiday-Makers-in-the-time-of-COVID-19.pdf