Backpacker tax compromise in doubt

Colin Bettles
Updated November 30 2016 - 4:26pm, first published 12:32pm
Senator Derryn Hinch backflipped on his backpacker stance of 15pc from earlier this week.
Senator Derryn Hinch backflipped on his backpacker stance of 15pc from earlier this week.

AN anticipated end to the backpacker tax saga has been unsettled in the federal parliament with the Senate voting for a 10.5 per cent tax rate today.

Colin Bettles

Colin Bettles

Canberra Bureau Chief

Has been the Canberra Bureau Chief for Fairfax Agricultural Media since 2010 - survived the hung parliament - former media manager at Western Australian Cricket Association now covering national agricultural and rural issues in federal politics.

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