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Sydney travelled, learned a trade and found love in Australia. It might have been a different story under Labor’s migration plan

The Guardian Australia - Australia News · 11 October 2026 at 2:02 pm

Sydney travelled, learned a trade and found love in Australia. It might have been a different story under Labor’s migration plan

International working holidaymakers make up over 60% of the staff in some regional hospitality companies Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A working holiday visa changed Sydney Schetter’s life.

The barista came to Australia from a small town outside Edmonton in Alberta in 2019.

When she returns to Canada after her visa runs out next month, she won’t be alone.

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Sydney travelled, learned a trade and found love in Australia. It might have been a different story under Labor’s migration plan

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