Practical, no-nonsense guides on piece rates, shared responsibility, PALM scheme, and workplace health & safety for growers and labour hire companies.
Everything you need to know about piece rates in horticulture — how they work, how to calculate them, and what documentation you need to stay compliant.
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Who is responsible for what? Understand the shared compliance obligations between growers and labour hire companies under Australian law.
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A complete guide to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme — participating countries, employer obligations, and how to hire PALM workers.
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What health and safety documentation your farm needs, from risk assessments and inductions to emergency procedures and chemical handling.
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Who is responsible for what in the labour hire supply chain — grower obligations, labour hire duties, licensing, accessorial liability, and enforcement.
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Understanding Section 550 of the Fair Work Act — how growers, directors, and labour hire companies face personal liability for supply chain breaches.
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The 3-month rule under the Horticulture Award means most packing shed workers must be at Level 2. Here's why, and what happens if you get it wrong.
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Sections 324, 325 & 326 of the Fair Work Act make deducting from workers' wages for damaged produce unlawful — even with a signed agreement.
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Packing shed rework, site inductions, and pre-start time — when does working time actually begin on a farm, and what must be paid?
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Up to 25 years imprisonment and $18.29 million fines. Both growers and labour hire providers are liable. Here's what you need to know.
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Night shift, overtime, public holidays — casual workers ARE entitled to penalty rates under the Horticulture Award. Here are the exact rates.
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