There is much relief to fruit growers across the country after the backpacker tax has finally been agreed upon and set at 15%.
A tax of 32.5% was initially proposed by the Coalition in September. Since then there has been considerable debate between political parties and various interest groups. The 15% tax will come into effect from 1 January 2017.
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Progress on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has been slow going, with the South Australian Water Minister saying Victoria and News South Wales have not held up their end of the deal.
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