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Cotton famers warn of labour shortages after working holiday visa pauses

September 11, 2026

As the cotton sowing season approaches, Australian growers are raising red flags as the federal government presses pause on the Working Holiday Maker program.

The industry is calling on the government to provide some clarity, saying seasonal workers, are crucial.

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Kate Parsons

Kate Parsons is a journalist at NBN News in Port Macquarie. She started her career in community radio at 4ZZZ in Brisbane before reporting for Nine News Queensland's afternoon bulletin, and Nine Gold Coast News. She studied at the University of Queensland, graduating with a double Bachelors degree in Journalism/Arts - majoring in Sociology and Peace and Conflict Studies. If you have a story, reach out over email via kate.parsons@nine.com.au.

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