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Mechanics of how Pacific Islander Labour scheme is to work, says orchardist

Andrew Miller
Updated November 11 2020 - 3:13pm, first published November 10 2020 - 8:33am
LABOUR SCHEME: Sophie Kirk, a former Australian Federal Police officer, in Orange, NSW, co-ordinating a team of fruit pickers from the Solomon Islands. Photo by Steve Gosch.
LABOUR SCHEME: Sophie Kirk, a former Australian Federal Police officer, in Orange, NSW, co-ordinating a team of fruit pickers from the Solomon Islands. Photo by Steve Gosch.

A prominent Goulburn Valley orchardist has slammed the Victorian government for what appear to be barriers stopping Pacific Islander and seasonal workers travelling to the state.

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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