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It seems strange to say it, but “the good old days” when there were lots of backpackers looking for harvest work to get their visa extended are now long gone. The closure of international borders has seen a steady reduction in backpacker numbers remaining in the country. To put some perspective on this impact, in […]
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National Harvest Labour Information Services Articles
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Despite the fact that Australia has managed the COVID-19 situation well, we see how easy it is for breakouts to occur, and they continue to do so. It is no time for complacency and it is alarming to hear that many agricultural workplaces do not have a COVID-19 health management plan in place. There continues […]
Despite early news of significant changes to the Fair Work Act, on 23 March 2021 both houses of Parliament passed a stripped back version of the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2021 – the ‘IR Omnibus Bill’. The Government retained only Schedule 1 of the Bill, which addresses changes to casual employment. […]
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Based in the heart of Bundaberg along Electra Street, the office provides assistance to local growers with their labour needs by sourcing Australian residents and visa holders who are eager to engage in harvest work. Servicing the Wide Bay region which also includes an outreach site at Gayndah, Latarah Heming (above), Harvest Office Manager, travels […]
Originally from Wollongong, NSW, Cathie Downie started her Harvest Work in beautiful Coffs Harbour. Her intention was to look for any type of work while travelling Australia in her well-equipped van. Cathie’s thought process was to start with hospitality so she completed her RSA certificate (Responsible Service of Alcohol). While listening to the news one […]
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Have you eaten a brassica lately? Do you know what brassicas actually are? A range of commonly eaten vegetables are members of the brassica family (more correctly the family Brassicaceae) including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts. Leaves, flowers, seeds, roots…… An interesting fact about brassicas is that almost all parts of the plants can […]
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Have you heard of WWOOF? No, it’s not a dog with a stutter, it’s a program designed to connect organic farms with people happy to provide volunteer labour in exchange for board, education and cultural exchange. What is WWOOF? Some people keen on sustainability may seek a different working experience than on traditional farms, and […]
The latest edition of the National Harvest Guide is now available. This guide is produced to assist jobseekers, both Australian residents and international visitors, locate harvest work in all areas of Australia. The guide is updated regularly and printed twice a year by the Harvest Trail Information Service. The guide can be found on the […]
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While not common practice in horticulture in Australia, unpaid work or internships can be lawful, however, a few questions need to be asked and answered in order to determine this. Firstly, we need to know if the person is completing the work as a vocational placement ie as part of an authentic or recognised education […]
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The Fair Work Ombudsman. Know your rights working in the horticulture industry. Knowing your work rights can be confusing and difficult to navigate at times. Fortunately the Australian Government has made resources available to assist workers and employers alike understand their rights within the workplace. The Fair Work Ombudsman was founded as part of Australia’s […]