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Opposition accuses Daniel Andrews of prioritising tennis players amid labour shortage
The Victorian Opposition Leader has criticised Premier Daniel Andrews for allowing Australian Open players from COVID-19 hotspots to quarantine in the state while blocking overseas fruit pickers from doing crucial work.
Key points:
- The Opposition has criticised the Victorian Government for its handling of the seasonal worker shortage
- Pacific Island workers have been blocked from entering the state
- There are now fears of a food shortage, price rises and severe consequences for the industry
The Federal Government has approved more than 20,000 Pacific Island workers to harvest fruit this season, but only a small number will be allowed into Victoria.
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