Sep 24, 2026 | Latest News
Labor has made a complete mess of the Working Holiday Maker visa, following revelations that the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will be forced to submit applications to fast-track backpackers during critical planting and harvesting seasons. Shadow Minister...
Sep 15, 2026 | Latest News
Australian farmers and regional employers are warning they could be left without the workers they need for the peak summer harvest and tourism season unless the Federal Government urgently fixes delays in skilled worker and working holiday visa processing. Shadow...
Sep 1, 2026 | Latest News
Australian families have been warned to expect higher prices for fresh produce under the Albanese Government’s ‘go slow’ on visas for skilled workers and working holiday makers. Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Darren Chester says he has been...
Aug 28, 2026 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has congratulated the Gippsland Agricultural Group on the successful Gippsland Red Meat Conference in Sale. “The opportunity for local farmers to gather with experts in the agricultural sector along with equipment suppliers,...
Aug 26, 2026 | Latest News
The Nationals are deeply concerned by reports that harvest workers and skilled agricultural visa applicants are already being caught up in delays and uncertainty under the Albanese Government’s ‘go slow’ on visas. Farmers are already operating in an increasingly...
