2024-34: Horticulture – Applications for the export of cherries to protocol markets in 2024-25

Get ready for the Annual Wage Review

The Fair Work Commission is currently reviewing the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages to decide if they should be increased.
This is known as the Annual Wage Review. Any changes to minimum wages will generally come into effect on 1 July.

Once the Commission has made their decision, they will work on updating the information, pay tools and resources on their website. This includes updates to the Fair Work Information Statement to include the new national minimum wage from 1 July.

To receive updates in relation to wage review – go to subscription preferences so you can keep you updated.

• Managing risks through clear planning
• Better manage people on your farm
• Providing a secure, safe work environment 
• Strengthening your biosecurity.

• Understand how you can work in a changing climate
• Build a solid understanding of your cost of production
• Lead with profitable decision making.

Hort Connections and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry are helping more Australian growers get to Hort Connections 2024 through the Grower Funding program.
If you’re a qualifying levy-paying Australian horticulture grower, you can apply to be reimbursed up to $1,000 for eligible Hort Connections expenses, including your Grower Conference Access Pass, flights and accommodation.
As one of this year’s industry partners, we’re excited to see Hort Connections 2024 made even more accessible through Grower Funding – giving more industry members the opportunity to grow, connect and thrive.
Learn more about Grower Funding, and apply now! https://hortconnections.com.au/grower-funding-2024/

Have you been impacted by recent floods, fires or dry seasonal conditions?

The Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) provides a free and confidential financial counselling service to eligible farmers and small related enterprises who are experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship.

They can help you to access available support, analyse your business situation, negotiate with lenders and develop strategies to improve your financial position.

Disaster Ready Fund Round Two Guidelines 2024-25
The Australian Government is providing up to one billion dollars over five years through the Disaster Ready Fund (DRF), from 1 July 2023.
Round Two of the DRF will deliver up to $200 million of Australian Government funding for disaster risk reduction and resilience initiatives, with funding matched by state, territory, local government and other applicants, where possible.
DRF Round Two Guidelines (PDF 1.08MB) were released on 15 December 2023.
Applications for Round Two are now open.

Please visit the National Emergency Management Agency website for more information.