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GrainGrowers welcomes today’s announcement regarding the establishment of a National Agricultural Workers Code that will enable greater movement of agriculture workers between some states. With harvest fast approaching, this is a critical step forward for growers trying to ensure they have the workforce required.

“I would like to thank the National Cabinet for its action and engagement with industry” said Brett Hosking, GrainGrowers Chairman. “What the Code means in practical terms is that the grains industry can focus on harvest. As a sector that contributes around $14billion annually, we are looking forward to getting on with our jobs.”


GrainGrowers continues its calls for national consistency around agricultural worker movements, especially with three states yet to sign up for the Code.

“I really do urge the states who haven’t yet agreed to the Code, to continue to engage in the discussions so we can all see positive outcomes before what we hope is a bumper harvest. We have growers who live and farm close to the borders and it’s critical they have the workforce they need to get this grain harvest in.” said Hosking.


“We are looking forward to further details of the Code and trust that the implementation of it in the participating states is streamlined to avoid any further delays.”

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