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Court rules Australia's 'backpacker tax' illegally targets foreigners but Irish emigrants might be out of luck

“It is a disguised form of discrimination based on nationality,” judge John Logan said.

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Oct 30th 2019, 4:01 PM

Australia softens its tax on backpackers after outcry from farmers

A campaign by farmers and the tourism industry had an impact.

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Sep 27th 2016, 9:11 AM