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Get ready to manage the Hort Award changes Make sure you are ready for the changes that have occurred to the Horticulture Award, which mean casual workers are entitled to overtime payments in certain conditions. Hort award changes – are you ready? The most significant changes to the Horticulture Award since 2010 now mean that all casual workers […]
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National Harvest Labour Information Services Articles
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Jun
Jun
National labour hire licensing is coming – and it’s good news for horticulture By Rob Hayes, State Manager – National Harvest Labour Information Service, MADEC A national labour hire licensing scheme for horticulture was announced by the Liberal party prior to their re-election. Now, with new Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie at the helm, growers need […]
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Apr
Apr
Citrus Picking – A Character Builder By Peter Angel, State Manager – National Harvest Labour Information Service, MADEC Picking citrus and working in citrus packing sheds is hard work, but jobs are available all year round and harvest lasts a few months meaning workers can stay in the one location and keep working. Picking […]
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Mar
Mar
James is 31 years of age, a plumber from Wales. He arrived in Australia in November 2018 and has had constant work since. His main reason for coming to Australia was to travel with his girlfriend. He had heard some bad stories about working as a backpacker in Australia but felt that these were just […]
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Mar
Mar
Workers advised to choose licensed labour hire agents Backpackers and others planning to do seasonal farm work in Queensland and Victoria with a labour hire agent can protect themselves by checking that the agency they choose to work with is licensed. A labour hire agency provides temporary staff to employers and pays them for […]
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Mar
Mar
Migrant worker report has implications for growers The Federal Government has released a report on migrant workers, including those in horticulture, that recommends a national labour hire registration scheme and stronger enforcement against employers who don’t pay their staff properly. “The report contains recommendations that could have significant implications for the horticulture industry,” said Mr […]