Unions call for royal commission into fruit and vegetable industry, say exploitation is getting worse
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FebFebruary 2021 at 6:17am
Officials from key unions involved in the fruit and vegetable industry say issues of exploitation in the industry are not being addressed.
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A group of unions has descended on Parliament House, calling for a royal commission into the fruit and vegetable industry, claiming it has the worst exploitation of any workforce in Australia.
Key points: Unions from across the retail supply chain want a royal commission into the horticulture industry Government, farmers says issues of exploitation are being addressed and a royal commission is not necessary