Resources
Biosecurity
The production of crops to supply domestic and overseas markets is important to Australia and vital to our economy. For this reason it is crucial that Australia’s plants and crops remain free of weeds, pests and diseases.
Employers - protect your animals and plants from pests and disease
Having good biosecurity measures in place is the key to avoiding pest and disease incursions on your property.
Implementing biosecurity measures doesn't have to be difficult or expensive.
Read about specific Australian regions and the biosecurity threats in those areas, and how you can protect yourself, your farm, and the environment from pests and disease on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website.
For travelling farm workers
Weed seeds, plant pests and diseases are not always noticeable and people can move them between properties without knowing.
People travelling around Australia and working on many different farms need to be aware of this and take a few simple precautions to prevent spreading pests and diseases.
Read how you can stop agricultural pests and diseases from spreading.
Fruit fly
Fruit and vegetable growers in Australia are under constant threat from fruit fly.
This pest has the potential to destroy a multi-million dollar fruit export industry that is vital to the survival of regional communities.
Be fruit fly aware and avoiding potential fines.
Working conditions and pay
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship provides information needed about Australian visas and visiting Australia.
Read more about matters related to working in Australia at www.immi.gov.au.
Fair Work Ombudsman
Access information and advice about workplace rights and responsibilities in Australia.
The role of the Fair Work Ombudsman is to work with employees, employers, contractors and the community to promote harmonious, productive and cooperative workplaces.
Go to the Fair Work Ombudsman website.
Horticultural Award (2010)
Find out about important changes in Australia’s workplace laws that affect horticulture employers and employees covered by the national workplace relations system that came into effect from 1 January 2010.
Read about the modern Horticultural Award.