Grower News
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Worksafe Health & Safety Month: 2-27 October 2023
Health and Safety Month is packed with face-to-face and online opportunities to connect, learn and share. Throughout October WorkSafe will hold 18 in-person events and 14 webinars. Join us to hear from...
2023 Grants set to fight against the Queensland Fruit Fly- Media Release 30.8.2023
Wednesday, 30 August2023 Grants set to fight against the Queensland Fruit FlyThe Andrews Labor Government is bolstering fruit growers’ capacity to combat against the Queensland fruit fly (QFF) –...
Agriculture Victoria- Second Varroa emergency zone extends into Victoria
Second Varroa emergency zone extends into Victoria29 August 2023Varroa mite has been detected near Balranald in the NSW Riverina district which will impact beekeepers with hives in Victoria within the...
Shape the future of the apple and pear industry
Hort Innovation in partnership with Apple & Pear Australia (APAL) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from: suitably qualified growers and other supply chain stakeholders for the Apple & Pear...
Paid Family & Domestic Violence leave for small businesses- Fair Work Ombudsman
Employees of small business employers can now access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period.Employees of non-small business employers could access the leave from 1...
Changes to the PALM Scheme- Labour Hire Authority
Changes to the PALM SchemeThe Australian Government has announced a number of changes to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, as well as new protections for migrant workers.Labour hire...