00:03Mango trees in full bloom as this central Queensland farm prepares for harvest later this year.
00:10That's if there are workers to pick the fruit.
00:12We will hire as many locals as we can but it won't be enough to pick our entire crop
00:16and if we can't get enough backpackers that means fruit will fall on the ground and be wasted.
00:20The Federal Government is introducing a ballot system
00:23to limit the number of backpackers who can stay in Australia beyond a year.
00:28So this is basically a kick in the teeth for family farms.
00:31This hostel in Cairns relies heavily on backpackers as management staff.
00:35We've got 11 sites around Australia and it's just basically my life's work just upended overnight and I don't understand
00:41why.
00:42There are fears the changes could deepen workforce shortages.
00:46Unfortunately there will be businesses that close as a result of this.
00:49And create uncertainty for those already here.
00:52I'm applying now for my 88 days and like that there are like limited spaces and stuff.
00:59A little bit unsafe maybe.
01:01I just found it very shocking to be honest and I'm hoping that they change their mind.
01:06The Government says changes are needed to help resolve a number of issues including the housing crisis.
01:12Using working holiday makers as a solution to a housing crisis is a really blunt instrument.
01:17They are not staying in residential accommodation.
01:21Most are staying in hostels.
01:23Most of those are Gitans are staying in the world.
01:23Most are set in 탭 on Hustheim, I hope to see their Ingredients in today's implications.
01:23These are people lying in the 90s for 6 to 5 to 5,4 years.
01:23Now the 182 days kann Unc suspect at restaurants and restaurants and restaurants,
01:23You
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