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Growers’ e-bulletin – 14 January, 2022

14 January, 2022ContentNotification process for employers of critical workersABGC Job Opportunity Notification process for employers of critical workersA notification process has been developed for employers of critical workers who can can resume work while classified as close contacts, subject to strict health criteria.Front line workers in…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – 10 January, 2022

10 January, 2022 Rule change to ensure critical work goes aheadLatest COVID-19 updates Federal Opposition Leader tours FNQ Rule change to ensure critical work goes aheadThe Queensland Government has announced that critical workers will be able to provide essential services while they are classified close…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – 22 December, 2021

22 December, 2021ContentNew crop insuranceFinancial assistance extended for producers affected by TC NiranBe cyclone preparedPanama TR4 situation updateMerry Christmas from the ABGC Team New crop insurance A new crop insurance product is available to banana growers.Redicova’s Fast Disaster Recovery Cash is a parametric wind insurance that complements traditional insurance.It provides…

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60 Years of ABGC – Successful pest and disease management

The ABGC has an enviable track record in successfully eradicating and containing a number of serious pest and disease incursions that have threatened the viability of the Australian banana industry over the years. The Banana industry is a world leader in the effective containment and biosecurity management…

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60 Years of ABGC

Sixty years ago, the Australian Banana Growers’ Council was formed. In the time since, its dealt with challenges like pest and disease incursions, natural disasters, expansion and the COVID-19 health pandemic, pivoting where necessary, while never losing sight of its primary goal to advance the interests…

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Assistance for small growers to access PLS/SWP workers

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) have committed to examine ways to better assist smaller banana growers to access seasonal workers under the Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) and Seasonal Workers Programme (SWP).The process of employing small cohorts of workers under the program has proven…

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SWP and PLS to merge into one scheme

From 4 April 2022, the Seasonal Workers Programme (SWP) and Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) will be replaced by a new single Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme – aimed at simplifying administration and reduce duplication.Growers will no longer be required to engage with two different…