Noosa News
SA citrus growers’ concern at high cost of Pacific Islander quarantine facility
Growers and packers are concerned about the cost burden of hiring Pacific Islander seasonal workers who are required to quarantine to help fill the labour shortage for the upcoming citrus harvest.
Key points:
- Growers will have to contribute $2,500 per seasonal worker
- A total of 1,200 workers from the Pacific Islands will fill SA’s seasonal labour shortage
- Citrus SA initially called for a travel bubble with the Pacific Islands to minimise costs
The South Australian Government announced yesterday a dedicated COVID-19 quarantine facility would open in the state’s Riverland region.
The Paringa Resort has been converted and will house 1,200 seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands over the next three months, with the requirement they quarantine…
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