Threat of backpackers tax enough to keep pickers away from the Coast

Sep 16, 2016, 07:34 AM

Even though it hasn't been implemented, even the threat of the backpackers tax has deterred visitors from returning to Tasmania to work. Spreyton Fresh orchard director Michelle Distill has only had a handful of applications for work from overseas backpackers compared to almost 100 at the same time last season. She spoke to Martin Agatyn about her dilemma . . .