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I'm not really sure but I'd imagine there would be cash work going on just like in other industrys. I'm pretty sure all the big operations would be above board, as if you are big, you are a target. The fact is that backpackers are essential for a lot of rural towns and industries. Any local...

You've got a point? However young Aussies won't do the work backpackers do. The locals won't, and neither will people travel from the cities. It's just a fact. They would rather get the dole than pick fruit and veges. And the effective tax rate for anyone earning less than $18,000 is zero...

I agree. It is tough and I think it's a bad move. I'll predict the extra money it generates will be outweighed by the loss of economic activity generated by backpackers when they decide to go elsewhere. See ya's.