Australia experienced a substantial increase in working holiday visas issued last year, with 321,000 visas granted in 2024-25. This figure represents a significant jump of 97,000 compared to the previous year’s total. The surge surpasses the previous record of 258,000 visas issued in 2012-13, indicating a renewed interest in Australia as a destination for working holidaymakers. The increase suggests a potential boost to sectors reliant on temporary labor, such as agriculture and hospitality. Authorities have not yet commented on the reasons behind the dramatic rise. This data signals a “second boom” in backpacker tourism for the country. The information was initially reported by Post Courier.