Labor promises answers on ag visa

Montague adds grape and citrus categories to their existing portfolio of apples and stone fruits through aquiring Piscioneri Farms in conjuction with Primewest.
Pathi Raj

THE Opposition spokesperson for agriculture continues to remain silent on Labor’s position on the agriculture visa but has indicated that Pacific Islander and Timor-Leste workers were considered the immediate solution to workforce shortages in agriculture. Julie Collins said Labor had not declared its position on the agriculture visa in the past year because until recently, […]

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