Read below to learn more about what’s happening in the VFF workforce and social policy space. UNIVERSAL SERVICE OBLIGATION The VFF submitted to the Commonwealth’s review of the telecommunications USO. VFF argued that the USO should be changed to enable…
There’s plenty happening in the VFF workforce and social policy space at the moment. Please read the latest from the VFF team: Closing loopholes legislation The first half of the Closing Loopholes Bill was passed through parliament in late 2023.…
VFF Members will need to be aware that from 1 July 2023 casual workers will be able to claim up to 38 hours per year in sick leave or carers leave payments through the Victorian Government’s sick pay guarantee. VFF…
At its December meeting, the VFF Policy Council has adopted policies on:
The VFF has warned cross-bench Senators that changes to allow multi-enterprise bargaining arrangements could have unforeseen impacts on the agriculture industry. VFF President Emma Germano has written to crossbench Senators who will decide the outcome of the Fair Work Legislation…
VFF members are reminded that the Prime Minister has declared Thursday 22 September as a National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II and a public holiday. This in addition to the existing Grand Final Eve public holiday on Friday…
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently announced its decision to increase the National Minimum Wage by 5.2%, and a 4.6% increase to minimum award wages with threshold rules applying. Modern Award rates will increase by the greater of either a…
Please note, this information is current as of Friday 22 October 2021. On 1 October 2021, the Victorian Government announced its intention to make COVID-19 vaccination a compulsory requirements for authorised workers in Victoria who can’t work from home. Authorised…
There have been a number of recent announcements regarding vaccination requirements for interstate travel that may impact farmers moving freight across state borders: Entry into Victoria with Specified Worker (Multiple Entry) Permit From 23 September, freight workers entering Victoria with…
From 11:59pm Monday 23 August workforce permits will be required for authorised workers when they leave home for work in response to the latest COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria. Farmers and farm workers will require an authorised worker permit to travel…
In October 2020 the VFF Farm Safety Team delivered a briefing to VFF members on new workplace manslaughter laws that came into effect in Victoria from 1 July 2020. A recording of the briefing can be view by clicking this…
The absence of backpackers and seasonal workers due to COVID has not only led to labour shortages, but also greater health and safety risks for farm workers. Many of these workers are entering farming environments for the first time and…