Coalition backs down on $500m backpacker tax, cuts proposed rate

By James Massola
Updated September 27 2016 - 10:13pm, first published 4:54pm
Treasurer Scott Morrison had said that if there were to be changes to the tax, "it is my view as Treasurer they will be made in a way that does not disadvantage the budget". Photo: Nic Walker
Treasurer Scott Morrison had said that if there were to be changes to the tax, "it is my view as Treasurer they will be made in a way that does not disadvantage the budget". Photo: Nic Walker
A backpacker carries a bucket of tomatoes in Childers, north of Brisbane, Australia. Photo: Rob Griffith
A backpacker carries a bucket of tomatoes in Childers, north of Brisbane, Australia. Photo: Rob Griffith

The federal government has backed down on its proposed $500 million backpacker tax in a deal that will please Nationals MPs who had campaigned against the measure.

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