Perspectives on the future of the harvest labour force

18 October 2006

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Membership of the Committee	(PDF 23KB)

Preface	(PDF 25KB)

Chapter 1 - Introduction	(PDF 53KB)
The horticulture industry Current arrangements in relation to foreign labour Current debate in regard to temporary foreign labour More than a labour market issue

Chapter 2 - The question of labour shortages in horticulture	(PDF 108KB)
Seasonal work: a profile Characteristics of the horticultural industry Characteristics of the current seasonal Is there currently a labour shortage? Attracting unemployed and indigenous workers Accommodation Summary of the evidence Conclusion

Chapter 3 - Labour from the South Pacific	(PDF 54KB)
Introduction to Australia in the South Pacific region Remittances The WTO angle Our relationship with Pacific states on labour migration

Chapter 4 - Practicalities of a seasonal contract labour scheme	(PDF 43KB)
Serving national and regional interests Regulation of a seasonal labour scheme Recruitment and labour management Pay and working conditions Visa compliance Accommodation Transport, insurance and other matters Community relations Conclusion

Senator Barnett's supplementary comments	(PDF 23KB)

Appendix 1 - List of Submissions	(PDF 12KB)

Appendix 2 - Hearings and Witnesses	(PDF 19KB)

Appendix 3 - The Canadian program for foreign agricultural labour	(PDF 15KB)

Appendix 4 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO)	(PDF 11KB)

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Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone: +61 2 6277 3521

Fax: +61 2 6277 5706

Email: eet.sen@aph.gov.au

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3521
Fax:	+61 2 6277 5706
Email:	eet.sen@aph.gov.au