Author: Amy Spear

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.…

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…

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,…