Renju Jose (Reuters) (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Sydney, Australia ● Thu, January 20 2022 Australia threw out an invitation to backpackers on Wednesday, seeking reinforcements for a workforce crippled by an Omicron COVID-19 outbreak as the country’s health system creaks under the pandemic’s strain with more deaths predicted in weeks ahead. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his government was waiving the A$630 (US$453) visa application fee for any backpacker or student who arrives in Australia within the next 12 weeks, and encouraged them to seek work as they toured the country. “Come on down now because you wanted to come to Australia,” Morrison said during a televised press conference. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,000/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription to our newsletters We accept Register to read 3 premium articles for free Already subscribed? login Or let Google manage your subscription
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