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Coronavirus – will it impact worker availability Since the first detection of unusual pneumonia cases in the Chinese port city of Wuhan on 31 December 2019, and subsequent identification of the novel coronavirus as the cause, the virus has rapidly spread. As of 5 March 2020, the outbreak has now been identified in 77 countries […]
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Improving employability for 417 & 462 visa holders
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Improving employability for 417 & 462 visa holders In recent months there have been many changes to the way harvest labour can be sourced in Australia. Most of these changes have been good for growers with several programs expanded, new ones introduced and some red tape removed. For 417 and 462 visa holders, however, this […]
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Bowen – Fruit bowl of the north Looking for some harvest work in winter and want to enjoy some balmy, tropical ‘dry season’ weather at the same time? Bowen, in Far North Queensland, may be the place to go. Why Bowen? Named in 1861 by explorer George Elphinstone Dalrymple after the first Governor of Queensland, […]
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Are you sure your workers are illegal? Yes, I meant to say illegal? There are two parallel stories here, the ‘Bridging Visa rort’ and the use of undocumented workers in the horticulture industry. What is the ‘Bridging Visa rort’? Non-citizens who have overstayed their visas and volunteer their presence to authorities are often provided with […]
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HILA – a new tool to source skilled workers One of the biggest issues for horticulture growers is finding skilled and semi-skilled workers. Jobs such as truck, fork lift and tractor drivers, farm managers and mechanics can be hard to fill. The new Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement (HILA) allows growers to sponsor overseas workers with […]
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Keeping up with changes to harvest labour options
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Keeping up with changes to harvest labour options The last 12 months have seen many changes to the way harvest labour can be sourced and paid. Most of these changes have been good for growers with several programs expanded, new ones introduced and some red tape removed. However, other changes will mean growers need to […]
Harvest Trail Information Service, Harvest Trail Talk
Bushfire safety for overseas visitors and workers
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Bushfire safety for overseas visitors and workers Australia may be one of the safest countries in the world in which to travel, but when nature threatens – knowledge is not only power, it is safety. If you employ or host backpackers, here is some information to keep them safe. If the ‘drop-bears’ don’t get you… […]
Irish backpacker Nicola Kierna is 28 years of age and likes to travel alone because she finds it helps her to meet people more easily. The value of a helpful Harvest Office While travelling in New Zealand, Nicola heard good stories about Australia. Being so close and convenient meant she could travel easily and […]
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Bushfire safety in Australia Australia may be one of the safest countries in the world in which to travel, but when nature threatens – knowledge is safety. Here is some information to help travellers keep safe while Down Under. Fires or ‘drop-bears’ – which are more dangerous? Many people when considering travel to Australia worry […]
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Free legal advice for visa workers Are you on a working holiday in Victoria and feel like you are getting a bad deal? If you answered ‘yes’, the Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre may be able to assist you. Know your work rights All temporary visa workers have the same working rights as Australian citizens. […]