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Why backpackers are killing your project margins

Helix Plus 23 April 2026
Why backpackers are killing your project margins

Let's be honest. Relying on Working Holiday Visa (WHV) holders for your construction sites is a margin killer.

They stay for six months. They require constant retraining. They leave the moment a better offer comes along or the surf gets good.

You are running a construction business, not a training camp for tourists.

The contrarian move? Stop hiring for the short term.

PALM scheme workers are here to work. They are committed, culturally aligned with hard work, and can stay for up to 4 years. They provide the stability your site supervisors are begging for.

At Helix Plus, we don't just find you bodies. We provide a compliance-first strategic workforce solution. We mitigate your risk and deliver workers who actually want to be there.

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Disclaimer: Our posts are general information only not immigration or legal advice and they may become outdated. Please get advice for your situation from an Australian MARA registered migration agent or lawyer. For help Contact Helix Plus Migration & Recruitment at enquiries@helixplus.com.au visit www.helixplus.com.au or call (07) 2150 4208.

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