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Month: June 2021

Media Releases News & Media
30 June 2021

Federal Minister shortchanges industry on staffing

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council is calling on the Australian Government to rethink an announcement made by Minister Alex Hawke last week that changed the rules for backpackers. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke changed the rules for those backpackers seeking to extend their Working Holiday Maker visa…
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29 June 2021

Growers’ e-bulletin – June 18, 2021

18 June, 2021ContentMinor use permit extended – MancozebIncrease to minimum wageWorkforce updates and announcements Minor use permit extended – MancozebThe minor use permit for Mancozeb (Tatodust) for use on banana bunches for the control of banana fruit speckle has been renewed until 2026. The permit is valid in NSW, NT, QLD and WA.…
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Media Releases News & Media
24 June 2021

New resource to help growers fight Banana Bunchy Top

Banana Bunchy Top is the industry’s most devastating viral disease, found across the globe and capable of infecting all varieties of the much-loved fruit. The disease is also incredibly hard to detect.The National Bunchy Top Project, funded by Hort Innovation and run through the Australian…
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Growers' e-Bulletin News & Media
3 June 2021

Growers’ e-bulletin – June 3, 2021

3 June, 2021ContentLaw changes for casual employeesBunnings banana salesConsumer awareness posters Law changes for casual employeesChanges to the workplace entitlements and obligations for casual employees came into effect on March 27 this year, including the requirement to convert casuals to permanent employee status after 12 months.The…
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Growers' e-Bulletin News & Media
2 June 2021

Growers’ e-bulletin – June 2, 2021

June 2, 2021ContentBoard meetingBunnings bananasPosters educating consumersCongress socialsNew Bunchy Top VideoFNQ Field DayWhy Nuffield?Water fee waiver Key issues from ABGC board meetingABGC directors and senior staff met in Cairns last week for their quarterly board meeting.A raft of industry issues were discussed over the two days,…
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