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MADEC Renmark caught up with Craig Best from Pomona Farming who provided a brief update on the business. He also described how MADEC’s Harvest Trail Services office assists with the recruitment of employees at Pomona Farming. How long have you been at Pomona Farming and how did you get into the horticultural industry? I grew […]
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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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May
May
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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Feb
Feb
Mark Horsfall from Horsfall’s Cardross Vineyard tells us about his business and how MADEC Harvest Trail Services helped recruit the right people to carry out his business. MADEC thank Mark for his valuable time as he was heavily involved with harvesting and was still able to find the time for this interview. How did you […]
Industrial relations update While industrial relations can be a dry subject and many employers nod off just thinking about it, there are some important things happening at the moment. Stay awake for just a few minutes and check this information out. The Fair Work Amendment Bill Changes are before Federal Parliament at the moment that […]
It is now about twelve months since the COVID-19 pandemic started to have a significant impact in Australia, with the first national movement restrictions commencing on 18 March, 2020, followed by the closure of the international border two days later. This has resulted in a significant reduction in the number of overseas workers available for […]
Using a ‘labour hire provider’ (or ‘contractor’) can be an easier way to meet labour demand. The contractor sources workers, provides payroll and other legal requirements, and may even organise transport and accommodation. However, growers need to be aware of some of the potential pitfalls associated with using a contractor. ‘Accessorial Liability’ Both the Fair […]
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Feb
Feb
Referred to in Greek mythology as the fruit of the dead, pomegranates are believed to have arisen from the blood of Adonis. Despite not being on the shopping lists of many Australian consumers, a small industry exists in our country. A brief introduction to pomegranates Pomegranates originate from western Asia in the area from Iran […]
Just prior to Christmas 2020 the Australian Workers Union (AWU) lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to vary the Horticulture Award 2020. The application has two components: It seeks to install a ‘floor’ on piecework arrangements, so that the worker must earn at least the minimum hourly rate (presently $24.80 for casuals; […]