Super contribution up All employers need to understand their obligations paying superannuation. A small increase is due from 1 July, so ensure you cover yourself by being up to date. Super up by 0.5% Employers should all be aware that the Superannuation Guarantee, commonly just referred to as ‘super’, is a compulsory payment to employees […]
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The grains industry in Australia is large, even on a world scale. Most seasons we are well within the top ten producers of wheat, and with our small domestic market we are closer to number five in the list of largest exporters Not all about wheat Of course wheat is not the only grains commodity […]
It’s that time of year again when we all scurry around trying to find receipts in order to complete our annual tax return. Receipts for costs that are legitimate and are able to be claimed as a work related expense for tax purposes. It’s important because we all want to minimise the amount of tax […]
Many of the world’s most venomous snakes live in Australia, but the chances of being bitten are small providing you use common sense and follow some basic rules. Snakes are active in warm weather We are more likely to encounter snakes during the warmer months of the year, from October to April when they are […]
From Argentina To Australia We all hear what a great country Australia is and what different and varying opportunities there are for all types of people, workers and employers. But Nicolas Valles is from far away Argentina which has spectacular natural wonders in its own right – Iguazu Falls, glaciers, and the mountains of Patagonia. […]
The Sunraysia region Harvest Office is located in Mildura in the north west of Victoria and bordering onto NSW. Mildura is quite remote being 540 km north west of Melbourne, 385 km north east of Adelaide and 1000 km south west of Sydney. Mildura is surrounded by multiple national parks, and the Murray Darling river […]
Looking to find out where the jobs are over the next few months – spring and early summer? On the Harvest Trail website you can find a list of many current horticulture jobs across Australia. These jobs change daily so keep an eye on this site. You can also call the Harvest Trail Information Service […]
Monitor your pay carefully If you have done some work and been paid for it, are you sure you were paid correctly? Beware of wage theft Wage theft may not be a term you are familiar with – but you should be. You may be a victim of wage theft if your employer has deliberately […]
Relaxation of Student Visa working hours The temporary relaxation of student visa working hours by the Morrison government in January 2021 provided an opportunity for many international students looking for extra income options while they study. If you are looking for additional opportunities to support your studies, many farmers are still struggling to source sufficient […]
AGMOVES with the times to benefit Job Seekers Working in the agriculture sector has become even more desirable with the recent launch of AgMove – a much improved version of the previous relocation assistance scheme. With AgMove incentives have become more attractive to job seekers, meaning there’s never been a better time to find employment […]