Securing the seasonal workforce, state by state – Part Two
August 26, 2020Prime Minister Scott Morrison last Friday announced the intention to restart the Seasonal Workers Programme (SWP), which could…
Securing the seasonal workforce, state by state
August 19, 2020Seasonal workforce availability: What’s happening in your state Labour availability is a priority for apple and pear growers nationally, with negotiations to allow Pacific Islands workers entry to the…
APAL rejects calls to axe Working Holiday Maker visa program
August 12, 2020APAL has rejected calls to axe the Working Holiday Maker visa program in a bid to increase opportunities…
New Harvest Trail services to help connect industry
July 1, 2020From 1 July 2020, HLS and the NHLIS will be renamed Harvest Trail Services (HTS) and the Harvest…
Seasonal workers redefine ‘unskilled’
Efficient, productive, committed workers that return each year and don’t need retraining – more and more growers are…
Coles becomes latest retailer to back Fair Farm initiative
May 27, 2020Coles’ decision to accept Fair Farms ethical employment certification means the industry-developed scheme is now accepted by the…
Has your labour hire provider applied for a licence?
August 8, 2019Victorian growers are encouraged to check with their labour hire providers that they have applied for a licence…
ACCC referral of producer reaches penalty in Federal Court
August 6, 2019The ACCC has proven willing to enforce recent changes to the Horticultural Code of Conduct by identifying terms of…
Opportunity to trial online WHS system
July 17, 2019Australian apple and pear growing businesses have the opportunity to participate in a free trial of an online…
Water shortage a unifying issue
July 3, 2019Supporting growers to manage orchards in the face of looming water shortages was top of the agenda when…
