Unions call for royal commission into fruit and vegetable industry, say exploitation is getting worse Posted WedWednesday 24 FebFebruary 2021 at 6:17am Officials from key unions involved in the fruit and vegetable industry say issues of exploitation in the industry are not being addressed. ( Share Print text only Cancel A group of unions has descended on Parliament House, calling for a royal commission into the fruit and vegetable industry, claiming it has the worst exploitation of any workforce in Australia. Key points: Unions from across the retail supply chain want a royal commission into the horticulture industry Government, farmers says issues of exploitation are being addressed and a royal commission is not necessary