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End of ‘go-to’ harvest trail farm labour program a big loss, farmers say
June 10, 2024June 10, 2024by In Jobs

End of ‘go-to’ harvest trail farm labour program a big loss, farmers say

In short: Harvest Trail Services and Harvest Trail Information Service were cut in the May federal budget, saving $47.3 million over the next five years. Backpackers say as more of them turn to job websites and social media, exploitation will increase due to fewer background checks. What’s next? The government is directing jobseekers to the...