In the media
Project to grow Southern Queensland's agriculture
workforce
Migrants, refugees and international students will be
supported to find work in South West Queensland's agricultural
sector as part of the Palaszczuk Government's Diverse
Queensland Workforce program (27 September 2021). More...
In practice and courts and publishing>
Australian Agriculture visa – to address workforce
shortages
The Australian Agriculture visa is being designed for
primary industry sectors including horticulture, meat processing,
dairy, wool, grains, fisheries (including aquaculture) and
forestry.
The Seasonal Worker Programme and Pacific Labour Scheme will remain the priority
source of temporary migrant workers for Australia's agriculture
sector. The Australian Agriculture visa will address any labour
gaps that cannot be filled by Australian and Pacific labour. The
legislative framework for the Australian Agriculture visa commenced
on 30 Sept 2021. More...
Recruiting workers for upcoming harvests
The Pacific labour programs will remain the priority
source of temporary migrant workers for Australia's agriculture
sector. The Government's commitment to double the number of
Pacific workers to 25,000 in Australia by March 2022 means that
there will be more workers available to fill critical workforce
shortages for the upcoming harvest seasons. For more information
and updates refer to The Australian Agriculture Visa.
Senate committee inquiry: Visa classes
Legal and Constitutional Affairs References
Committee
The efficacy, fairness, timeliness and costs of the
processing and granting of visa classes which provide for or allow
for family and partner reunions
Inquiry into the efficacy, fairness, timeliness and costs of the
processing and granting of visa classes which provide for or allow
for family and partner reunions. The committee's reporting date
has been extended to 25 November 2021. See the terms of reference.
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