April, 2020 | Australian Banana Growers

New era for Panama TR4 Program

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and FisheriesThe Honourable Mark Furner Wednesday, April 15, 2020 New era for Panama TR4 Program A new management board to oversee the Panama TR4 Program in Queensland until 2023 has met for the first time, heralding the start of a…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – 8 April, 2020

No images? Click here 8 April, 2020 Content New management board to oversee Panama TR4 Program New Reef cropping regulations deferred Backpackers and COVID-19 Cassowary Coast Banana Growers meeting cancelled New management board to oversee Panama TR4 Program The Panama TR4 Program will…

Australian Bananas Magazine

Issue 58 – April 2020

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Growers’ e-bulletin – April 4, 2020

No images? Click here April 4, 2020 Federal Govt announces temporary visa extensions The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has welcomed a Federal Government decision to allow temporary changes to visa arrangements, ensuring workforce stability across the industry. Under the changes, workers within the Pacific Labour Scheme,…

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ABGC welcomes Federal Govt visa extension announcement

Australian banana growers welcome temporary visa extensions The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has welcomed a Federal Government decision to allow temporary changes to visa arrangements, ensuring workforce stability across the industry. Under the changes, workers within the Pacific Labour Scheme, Seasonal Worker Program…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – 1 April, 2020

No images? Click here 1 April, 2020 Content Visa extensions Primary producers exempt from firearm restrictions Government assistance Coronavirus information available Labour needs in the horticulture industry Securing future farm labour Supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Visa extensions The ABGC has been actively…

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Banana growers request urgent government action on visa extensions

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has urged the Australian Government to extend the time current working holiday visa holders can stay in Australia, to ensure the industry has a continued and sustained workforce. In the wake of the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, ABGC…