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We are pleased to introduce Julian Banks as our new State Manager for the Harvest Trail Information Service. Over the next six months while Rob Hayes enjoys some long service leave, Julian will cover Rob’s patch – Victoria and southern WA. Julian joins HTIS after 18 months looking after the Northern NSW region for the […]
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National Harvest Labour Information Services Articles
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As the seasons roll on throughout the regions, we all have noted the change in availability of labour and difficulty in attracting labour especially the right labour and this, unfortunately, effects all industries but most significantly the horticulture industry. Over the past 12 months the use of Harvest Trail Services in Far North Queensland has […]
The new piecerate floor – are you ready? Every now and again a major change to the way we do business is forced upon us. Some resist, some complain, while others get on with working out how to deal with the change. The new piecework minimum wage is one such change. Why have piecerates existed? […]
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Nuts to you! When we think of food harvested from Australian farms, we often just consider grain, fruit and vegetables – but what about nuts? Shake ‘em or leave ‘em? Australia’s two biggest nut commodities are almonds and our very own native macadamias – grown in very different parts of the country. Almonds thrive in […]
Generally, if you as an employer, pay and employee $450 or more before tax in a calendar month, you will have to pay superannuation on top of wages. The minimum amount paid is called the super guarantee (SG): The SG is currently 10% of an employee’s ordinary time earnings. The employer must pay the SG […]
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MADEC Harvest Trail Services Manager, Latarah Heming caught up with HR Manager Dorothy Stolk from Simpson Farms to share her background and experience on the avocado farm. Simpson Farms is located in Childers Queensland, which is approximately 41kms from Bundaberg and 1280kms north of Brisbane. Simpson Farms is a family owned business that manages more […]
Are you prepared in the event of an accident or emergency on your farm? Without being too dramatic, being prepared may save a life. Farms are known to be a major site for workplace injuries and mishaps so as well as taking all the necessary occupational health and safety precautions, it is also vital to […]
Generally, if your employer pays you $450 or more before tax in a calendar month, they will have to pay superannuation on top of the wages. The minimum amount paid is called the super guarantee (SG): The SG is currently 10% of an employee’s ordinary time earnings. The employer must pay the SG at least […]
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Relocate to find a harvest job and AgMove will help pay your relocation costs. The Commonwealth Government recently extended AgMove until 30 June 2022. If you relocate to take up short-term (ie up to 6 months) agricultural work in a harvest, regional or remote area, the Australian Government’s AgMove will help pay your relocation costs: Up […]
Sometimes, workers may be asked to do something that is clearly unsafe or illegal. What do you do? Here is an article by Jennifer Diplock, Solicitor with Hall Payne Lawyers – As an employee, you may be faced with a stressful situation where your employer directs you to do something illegal – potentially under duress […]