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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk (Photo: Twitter)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 29, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has assured growers they can maintain a seasonal workforce while meeting their COVID-19 public health obligations.<\/p>\n

She said the industry needed clarity about managing an incoming workforce, particularly backpackers, at an important time of year.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone needs fresh fruit and vegetables to stay healthy during this time, and much of Australia\u2019s produce is grown right here,\u201d Ms Palaszczuk said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo harvest these crops our horticulture industry has an average monthly workforce demand of up to 10,000 skilled and unskilled workers over the next six months, but COVID-19 restrictions must also be followed.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo we have a clear message to agricultural employers and workers about what they need to do, especially if they come from a coronavirus hot spot.\u201d<\/p>\n

Any seasonal worker coming to Queensland would need a border pass and details of:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Where they had been for the previous two weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Written confirmation of a job in Queensland, and<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Where they planned to reside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        If they have come from a declared COVID-19 hotspot, they must also self-quarantine for 14 days at their own or employer\u2019s expense before starting their employment.<\/p>\n

        The State Government will also:<\/p>\n

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        • Promote the importance of complying with health obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • Insist on mandatory health management plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • Strengthen compliance, and<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • Ensure local solutions for local circumstances are developed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Agriculture Minister Mark Furner said the Wide Bay-Burnett, Cairns and Moreton Bay North would have the highest demand for harvest workers, followed by Darling Downs-Maranoa and Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \u201cDuring this process we need to keep everybody safe, and we all have an obligation for taking actions that prevent the spread of COVID-19,\u201d Mr Furner said.<\/p>\n

                \u201cThat means everybody involved in the agricultural employment and supply chain \u2014 workers, transporters, accommodation providers, employers, labour hire companies and local communities \u2014 are responsible for ensuring proper arrangements.<\/p>\n

                \u201cOur plan will facilitate the movement of agricultural labourers while ensuring health and safety for them and our regional communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

                \u201cAgricultural seasonal worker employers, transporters and accommodation providers must have a health management plan in place. Employers must comply with stringent record keeping on the health status of their workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n

                Mr Furner said agricultural production was a key pillar of the Queensland economy and was always going to be vital in managing the pandemic.<\/p>\n

                \u201cThat\u2019s why we moved quickly to declare agriculture an essential industry. Queensland farmers and fishers have built a global reputation for their great produce and we stand by them 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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