National Farmers Federation welcomes the extending of visas for certain foreign workers

The NFF and its members have been working collaboratively with the Government on the issue of farm workforce stability and safety for some time.

The decision to extend the visas of foreign workers already working in Australia pursuant to the Pacific Labour Scheme, Seasonal Worker Programmes, and Working Holiday Programmes, gives certainty to farmers when planning for upcoming plantings and harvest.

Importantly, it will permit a continuity of business in the production of fresh produce, that is so important to the health and wellbeing of Australians, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: Certainty-for-farm-workforce-continuity-and-safety.pdf