Automation, harvest assist, and more options to reduce labour load
September 9, 2020Rising chances of labour shortages next harvest have left growers in the lurch when it comes to picking…
Think outside the box when it comes to sourcing workers
September 2, 2020Industry and State and Federal Governments continue to work to ensure the availability of labour for the apple and pear industry through the peak demand period…
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…
SWP, Grants, border restrictions and safe plans – COVID-19 updates
Seasonal Worker Programme back on The Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) and Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) will resume following…
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 aiming to address workforce availability issues
August 12, 2020APAL is working with state and federal governments and other industry bodies to ensure a timely response to increasing concerns over workforce availability. The COVID-19 pandemic has…
APAL rejects calls to axe Working Holiday Maker visa program
APAL has rejected calls to axe the Working Holiday Maker visa program in a bid to increase opportunities…
Availability of labour among the key issues for APAL advocacy
July 29, 2020APAL has identified four key points of advocacy that are of current interest, with the short-term availability of…
From the CEO: Responding to adversity
July 8, 20202020 is a year like no other. COVID-19 has changed lives, lifestyles, and livelihoods around the globe. We…
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…
