Manitoba Co-operator
Farmer livelihoods will be threatened if weak visa rules allow dodgy operators to mistreat migrant workers.

Comment: The perils of temporary labour

Australia’s new agricultural work visa could supercharge the forces of exploitation

The Australian government’s new temporary visa for agricultural workers is meant to fix labour shortages in the agricultural sector. But it’s a risky approach that could lead to more exploitation of low-skilled farm workers and fewer permanent skilled workers. The agriculture sector is heavily reliant on temporary visa holders for labour, with the two main