Hospitality operators call for end to Rottnest's staffing advantage

Hospitality operators in Western Australia's South West are urging changes to visa rules that favor Rottnest Island's staffing advantages. With Rottnest classified as 'remote,' backpackers can work there for visa extensions, unlike in Margaret River, 270 km away. Local cafe owner Allesandro Fucci noted that trained workers are leaving to meet visa obligations, straining local businesses.

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