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The Australian Government has paused Working Holiday Maker visa processing from 24 countries, affecting agriculture and regional tourism. This disruption raises concerns over labor shortages ahead of peak harvest and summer seasons.

The Liverpool City Region visitor economy reached a record £6.834 billion in 2025, driven by 61.5 million visitors and 57,591 tourism jobs. Day visits increased 8.7%, supported by data-driven marketing and new transport links.

Australia paused Working Holiday Maker visa applications from 24 countries starting August 24, 2026. The pause threatens labor availability for agriculture and regional tourism sectors reliant on backpackers.

Australia paused the processing of Working Holiday Maker visas from 24 countries as of 2026, impacting labor availability. Industry leaders warn this threatens harvests and regional tourism staffing.

The Australian Federal Government has paused Working Holiday Maker visa processing from 24 countries, slowing visas and threatening labor supply for agriculture and regional tourism. Industry leaders warn this disrupts seasonal workforce availability in key regions including Western Australia.

Ontario has amended its social assistance rules to exclude international students, temporary workers, and people living in Canada illegally from programs including Ontario Works and ODSP. The change follows a case where a person with expired legal status received benefits for over 20 years.

Ontario tightened social assistance rules, reducing benefits for temporary visa holders effective August 2026. The changes restrict aid to those legally authorized to live in Canada.

The Ontario government has amended social assistance regulations to exclude international students, temporary workers, and those illegally in Canada. The changes, effective August 14, 2026, follow a case revealing legislative gaps allowing benefits to unauthorized residents.

Ontario has amended social assistance rules to exclude temporary visa holders and people living illegally in Canada from Ontario Works and ODSP benefits. The changes take effect immediately and clarify eligibility criteria.

Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals fell 2.9% through early August 2026, a smaller decline than earlier forecasts. Year-end events such as IMF and World Bank meetings are expected to boost tourism later in the year.