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Just in. This situation allegedly occurring here in the Lockyer Valley. Unfortunately the picture link doesn't tell the story so please click on link for more information. It refers to Ram Kumar and Seasonal Farm Services. https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/2016-media-releases/december-2016/20161214-seasonal-farm-services-litigation

SafeFarm

Sorry... couldn't resist! Let's hope the cabbage and carrots were produced ethically!

Another supermarket fruit supplier caught allegedly underpaying migrants

Hey bad guys. Looks like there's critical mass. The issues are regularly coming up in the media now. Here's another... and a raid with no notice. Should be more of it. It's past time for education now. No more pleading ignorance,. http://www.theage.com.au/business/workplace-relations/another-supermarket-fruit-supplier-caught-allegedly-underpaying-migrants-20161115-gspu0v.html Attention has to turn to the supermarkets and price setting. We as consumers need to be prepared to pay more for F & V while at the same time being assured that workers have work rights and their wages and conditions are lawful. The whole system needs to change.

Call to end tax delay

I wonder how much taxpayer $$ is being wasted while they make a decision. This delay is not good for the Horticulture Industry or our community.

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Are you working as an independent contractor? Does your employer require you to have an ABN? That arrangement could be unlawful. Check out this article! https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/2016-media-releases/november-2016/20161109-oaks-cleaners-back-pay

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The good news is we have a significant report from Fair Work into the conditions of 417 visa holders. The bad news is that exploitation continues...https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/2016-media-releases/october-2016/20161015-417-inquiry-media-release

Anyone out there picking mushrooms? You might be interested in the latest Fair Work post. https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/2016-media-releases/october-2016/20161012-mushroom-pickers-litigation

Elite Harvesting with "Grace" or "Mayla" in Gatton, Lockyer Valley | Scam Farm Work Review

New this week! Keep posting and sharing so others don't get caught out. One day there will be some successful litigation.

Government backs down over backpacker tax

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-27/federal-government-backs-down-over-backpacker-tax/7880528 There is still a concern that this will drive more 'black' work. I hope the ATO is also working on more compliance measures.

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I LUV PTY LTD has been on local contractor / farm lists in the past. If you have done work for them, contact Fair Work - there might be some back pay in it for you! https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/2016-media-releases/september-2016/20160926-i-luv-penalty

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Boonah Packing Company. Another organisation doing the wrong thing. We need a level paying field and contractors need to be behaving ethically, Fair Work is active! https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media-releases/2016-media-releases/september-2016/20160921-boonah-packing-eu-presser

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Please don't let this happen to you. If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't and you need to speak up!! https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/news-media-releases/2016-media-releases/august-2016/20160825-seasonal-labour-solutions-eu-presser