Govt prioritises apple and pear industry to help get a fair deal
May 11, 2022Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud, today announced the Coalition Government would be backing fairer prices…
Labour: new resources and advocacy updates
March 30, 2022Resources for changes to the Hort Award To support employers in the upcoming changes to the Hort Award…
Horticultural Netting Program update
February 16, 2022The state governments are aiming to have their working guidelines for the Horticultural Netting Program finalised by the…
What changes were made to the piece work rate decision?
February 9, 2022The National Farmers’ Federation has reviewed the minor changes and clarifications made by the Fair Work Commission to…
Lack of RATs threatens annual harvest and year-round supply
January 19, 2022With several states announcing improving supplies of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), APAL is calling on governments to ensure the tests are prioritised for the ag…
APAL calls for workable risk-driven rules for isolation and testing
January 12, 2022APAL is calling on state and federal governments to urgently address labour supply shortages triggered by the myriad…
Storm and disaster support and netting grant updates
December 8, 2021Storm and flood events in recent months have caused significant damage across various regions of the eastern and…
Government sets timeline for streamlining Pacific labour
November 24, 2021The federal government yesterday announced the next stage in the process for reforming the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme,…
Piece rate decision is a heavy burden for a few bad eggs
November 10, 2021The Australian Fair Work Commission has released its draft decision recommending a minimum hourly rate for all employees…
Streamlined accommodation plan to boost workforce
September 21, 2021The Victorian Government has amended the Victoria Planning Provisions to exempt farms from requiring a planning permit for…
