Changes to minimum hours guarantee for Pacific Island workers will reduce flexibility, farmers say

From 1 January employers will be required to guarantee visa holders at least 30 hours a week averaged over four weeks, instead of over nine months

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Farmers have criticised the introduction of a 30-hour weekly guarantee for workers under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme, claiming it is out of touch with the demands of working in agriculture.

And they have warned that farmers could turn away from the scheme altogether if changes are not made.

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