Govt agrees to 15% backpacker tax

The Turnbull government looks set to pass its controversial backpacker tax this week after gaining the support of One Nation for a new rate of 15 per cent and Nick Xenophon on a seasonal work deal for the unemployed.

"Backpacker tax" postponed until after election

The Turnbull government has deferred introduction of the so-called backpacker tax in a bid to rid the issue as an election irritant in rural and regional seats.