Australia to introduce 'backpacker tax'

A controversial tax on backpackers working in Australia has been signed off.

Australia to introduce 'backpacker tax'

A controversial tax on backpackers working in Australia has been signed off.

The country's government had wanted to bring in a 32.5% rate, but has now settled on a 15% levy on foreigners in Australia on working holidays.

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