Vietnam joins agriculture visa program Vietnam has signed a memorandum of understanding with Australia over its agriculture visa program, which provides labour supply across primary industries. AAP · Mar 28, 2022
Farmers given tax break in return for Nationals' support for net zero by 2050 Farmers that make money selling carbon credits will receive a tax break, a key measure the Nationals say they secured in return for supporting the government's net zero by 2050 target last October. ABC News · Mar 21, 2022
SA poll sends warning to federal parties SA independent senator Rex Patrick said both Liberal and Labor could heed lessons from the state election ahead of the federal poll in May. AAP · Mar 20, 2022
Labour-hire firms leaving workers with $100 a week after deductions not appropriate, minister says David Littleproud says it's not appropriate the workers be left with such little take-home pay after their employer makes deductions for things like accommodation, transport and visas. ABC News · Mar 19, 2022
ABC opens Charleville bureau as part of ongoing investment in regional Australia News coverage in south-west Queensland receives a boost as the ABC opens a bureau in Charleville, as part of a commitment to invest more in regional and rural journalism. ABC News · Mar 10, 2022
What is Japanese encephalitis and why is it spreading in Australia? The mosquito-borne virus has been found in dozens of piggeries and human cases have emerged. Who is at risk and how can you protect yourself? The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2022
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says delayed farm worker visa is just waiting on Foreign Minister Marise Payne It was meant to bring in overseas workers by the start of this year and a frustrated Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says it is up to Marise Payne to get the farm worker deal done. ABC News · Feb 21, 2022
Uncertainty over jobs data due to Omicron as nation records at least 47 virus deaths – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2022
Morrison government urged to stop using northern Australia fund for fossil fuel projects Coalition announces extra $2bn for Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility and won’t rule out Beetaloo basin funding The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2022