Labour shortage looms as industry calls for 'ag bubble'

Andrew Miller
August 21 2020 - 10:00am
SHEARER SHORTAGE: St Helens wool producer David Rowbottom says he's having difficulties in getting shearers, for this year's clip. Picture: Rob Gunstone
SHEARER SHORTAGE: St Helens wool producer David Rowbottom says he's having difficulties in getting shearers, for this year's clip. Picture: Rob Gunstone

Industry bodies estimate there could be a shortage of between 480-500 shearers for the coming peak spring season.

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Journalist

I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.

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