Australia signed a landmark free trade agreement with the United Kingdom that will make Australian exports to the UK cheaper, create new opportunities for workers, young people and businesses and further strengthen the special relationship between our two countries. Exporters will benefit from immediate elimination of tariffs on over 99 per cent of Australian […]

The $2 billion JobTrainer Fund has already seen more than 270,000 enrolments, especially in the digital and care sectors, and is aiming to provide more than 460,000 positions in total. The fund was launched in 2020 with a $500 million commitment from the federal government. Since the launch, the government has reached agreements with NSW, Western Australia,

We are coming into the new year strong with great offerings of summer fruits available at your local fruit and veg shop this season. Due to labour shortages, some prices for fruit and veg on average will be slightly higher, but the quality is fantastic this year. Some areas in South Australia and New South

Two weeks to apply: Become a future rural leader with the AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship   University students have less than two weeks left to apply for the 2022 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship, with applications closing on Friday, 14 January 2022. In partnership with a range of industry sponsors, the AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship is an initiative to support

From 1 December 2021 to 28 February 2022, “A better choice!” will be undertaking a brand awareness campaign in partnership with the Australian Mushroom Association, to promote the concept of mixing mushrooms and mince over the summer period, a notoriously difficult time to sell mushrooms.  “Mushroom + Mince = The Blend” campaign promotes the concept

THE Australian macadamia industry celebrated its top growers with the 2021 Australian Macadamia Society Awards of Excellence on November 22. Experienced macadamia growers Jason and Fiona Klotz from Red Rock Macadamias, Bundaberg won the large grower of the year award, which awards the most productive and consistent orchard over a five-year period. They achieved an

PMA Australia-New Zealand Ltd (PMA A-NZ) announced at their Annual General Meeting on 18 November, that Rachel Davis, Alice Gorman, and Warwick Hope will be joining the PMA A-NZ Board of Directors, effective 18 November 2021. PMA A-NZ is proud to announce the new appointments, all of whom bring years of experience in fresh produce

You may have heard about the ‘Great Resignation’ sweeping the US, but what does it mean for Australia? Coined by Anthony Klotz, an associate professor at Texas A&M University, the term evolved in late 2020 in response to millions of workers in the US suffering burnout, re-evaluating work-life balance in light of the pandemic and

Are you clear on the rights of employees who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19? What do you need to keep in mind to avoid claims of unlawful discrimination, bullying or breach of their privacy? Unvaccinated staff members present one of the many challenges facing businesses, and individuals may be subject to – or complain of –