Amid the conga-line of evidence showing that temporary migrants have been ruthlessly exploited on Australia’s farms, which has frequently been labelled “modern slavery”, the Australian Workers Union (AWU) last year lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to amend the Horticulture Award to guarantee a minimum casual rate of pay for all farm workers.
In an historic victory for the AWU, workers on Australian farms will be guaranteed a minimum rate of pay when changes to the Horticulture Award come into effect on April 28:
The Fair Work Commission set the deadline for major changes to the award on Tuesday, having determined last November that a minimum floor price should be set for workers paid a piece rate…
