Sunraysia growers should use skilled labour deal - Webster

Brooke Littlewood Jan 17 2020

Member for Mallee Anne Webster says Sunraysia growers have an opportunity to sponsor migrant workers who they want to keep on by offering them permanent residency.

MEMBER for Mallee Dr Anne Webster is urging Sunraysia growers to secure and stabilise their workforce under the new Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement (HILA).

The agreement, which was announced by Federal Government last month, allows farmers to sponsor migrant workers under the temporary skill shortage visa for a total of 31 approved occupations and for permanent residency.

Dr Webster said ...

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