Farmer fury at picker wage ruling

Bernard Humphreys

FARMERS are furious at a Fair Work Commission ruling that will guarantee fruit pickers a minimum wage – the equivalent of about $980 for a 38.5 hour week – and say it will make wage costs unsustainable on many properties. The decision sets a minimum hourly casual pay of $25.41, the rate hailed as a […]

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