Treasurer Scott Morrison agrees to 15pc backpacker tax compromise

Colin Bettles
Updated November 28 2016 - 12:20pm, first published 12:16pm
Treasurer Scott Morrison. Pic: Stefan Postles/Getty Images
Treasurer Scott Morrison. Pic: Stefan Postles/Getty Images

FEDERAL Treasurer Scott Morrison has announced support for a compromised 15 per cent backpacker tax that he’s hopeful will pass federal parliament this week during the final sitting week of 2016.

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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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