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Yeah ok, fair point. How much backpacker work would you say is above board, though? Much cash in hand work, or is not really worth it for farmers now?

The current crop are nothing special, that's for sure. But they're far better than the last lot. The previous govt couldn't even agree on a leader, spent like drunken sailors and didn't achieve anything anyway.

So let's be clear. You're happy to people to come here from other countries for a holiday, take jobs that would typically be done by Australia's young people and lower income earners, and pay no tax? Based on how much working backpackers earn, that is the current situation.

They are an easy target, and can't really complain. They're also not the first priority for Australian support.

As a wild prediction, I'd say we'll see a calm, boring budget with few surprises and even fewer tough decisions.