2020 | Australian Banana Growers

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…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – 26 March, 2020

No images? Click here March 26, 2020 Content COVID-19 (coronavirus) financial support for growers Managing workers Agriculture declared essential service Update on border closure exemptions COVID-19 (coronavirus) financial support for growers In wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Australian Government has implemented a stimulus package to cushion the economic…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – 24 March, 2020

No images? Click here March 24, 2020 Content Visas Freight exempt in Queensland border closure COVID-19 Industry meetings on the future of Panama TR4 cancelled Panama TR4 surveillance and COVID-19 Cancellation of Feast of the Senses Visas With concerns around availability of seasonal…

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Growers’ e-Bulletin – 23 March, 2020

No images? Click here March 23, 2020 COVID-19 – Employee and Workplace Guide Protecting you, your workers and your farm Corona Virus (COVID-19) The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) understands that COVID-19 continues to create a great deal of uncertainty and concern for most…