10 signatures reached
To: TO MINISTERS JULIE COLLINS AND MURRAY WATT
SUPPORT THE 800 FARM WORKERS FACING LOCKDOWN IN FACE OF FRUIT VIRUS!
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One of the biggest fresh produce suppliers to our major supermarkets is Perfection Fresh, which is now in quarantine to curb the spread of a fruit virus.
One of the biggest fresh produce suppliers to our major supermarkets is Perfection Fresh, which is now in quarantine to curb the spread of a fruit virus.
This means that 800 tomato farm workers are suddenly facing job and income losses.
These farm workers need a liveable income, and they need to be able to return to secure work when the crisis is over.
The Federal Government must step in with a national essential food workers crisis package.
Why is this important?
Farm workers at Perfection Fresh worked around the clock during the pandemic to ensure our fresh produce supply during Australia's lockdown.
Now, the job security of these same workers is being sacrificed in the name of Australia's national tomato supply.
The Federal Government owes it to these hard-working people to provide them with real income support and assistance in returning to secure work when the lockdown ends.