Australian farm workers entitled to minimum wage in major industry shake-up

Australian farm workers entitled to minimum wage in major industry shake-upIn the biggest shake-up to Australia’s horticulture sector in decades, farmers will now be forced to pay a minimum wage to pickers after the Fair Work Commission ruled in favour of putting a floor in the award. The move effectively abolishes piece rates, which is when a worker is paid according to how much they pick, rather than an hourly rate.

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Fair piece rates for farm workers

Farm workers, backpackers, seasonal workers and other migrant workers

Farm workers, backpackers, seasonal workers and other migrant workers tell us they are commonly paid well below the minimum wage, due to unfair piece rates set by farmers and their labour hire companies.

Get on board with our fair piece rates for farm workers campaign – sign the petition to change the laws to make sure that farm workers receive a guaranteed minimum hourly rate regardless of the piece rate.

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