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Evidence over nine months to the end of February 2024 shows a declining demand for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme seasonal workers - those who used to be under the Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP), now absorbed into the PALM scheme as short-term PALM workers.Figure 1 shows the mon...
The growing number of backpackers and more stringent employer agreements are reducing demand for PALM workers in agriculture, says Richard Curtain.
The majority of hardships suffered by farmers during a torrid COVID-19 pandemic for the industry were caused by Canberra decision-makers not understanding agriculture.
The majority of hardships suffered by farmers during a torrid COVID-19 pandemic for the industry were caused by Canberra decision-makers not understanding agriculture.
The majority of hardships suffered by farmers during a torrid COVID-19 pandemic for the industry were caused by Canberra decision-makers not understanding agriculture.