New minimum wage for horticulture workers marks a new phase for the industry Economy Jason Murphy 15 November 2021 The horticulture industry is getting a new $25 per hour minimum wage thanks to a decision by the Fair Work Commission.
A minimum wage for Australia’s farm workers was long overdue Agribusiness Michael Rose 8 November 2021 The Fair Work Commission’s ruling that Australian farm workers paid piece rates to pick fruit and vegetables must now get a base wage of $25.41 an hour is long overdue and absolutely necessary.