The National Farmers Federation has issued a warning that labour laws and red tape are affecting the recruitment and retention of agricultural workers, causing issues for Australian food security, farm viability, and regional economies.
NFF President David Jochinke noted the complexity of industrial labour laws makes it difficult for some farmers to run their business.
“ Small and family-run farms are struggling to navigate confusing rhetoric on pay rates, overtime, worker classification, compliance with fair work statutory regimes, and more…