date:Aug 10, 2012
Federal Government plans to target growers under immigration reforms that are manifestly unfair, said AUSVEG.
The government said the new laws are designed to crack down on employers who hire illegal workers.
According to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen, Illegal workers undermine the integrity of Australias migration program, reduce work opportunities for Australians, and expose vulnerable workers to exploitation.
However AUSVEG said that the Australian vegetable indust