PM rules out changes to British backpacker rules as migration measure | ABC NEWS

The prime minister has sought to diffuse a potential diplomatic stoush with the UK by ruling out any changes to British backpacker rules as part of a looming migration crackdown.
Labor had been considering the removal of favourable treatment for UK Working Holiday Makers in a bid to reduce overseas arrivals.
Anthony Albanese made the intervention at a National Cabinet meeting, where leaders also discussed AI data centres and other key issues.
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