Fruit Growers Tasmania want the government to help address the skills shortage

Jackson Worthington
Updated June 28 2020 - 9:52pm, first published 2:22pm
PLANNING: FGT board member Brent McClintock says growers are worried there isn't enough skilled workers to fill the void left by backpackers. Picture: Jackson Worthington
PLANNING: FGT board member Brent McClintock says growers are worried there isn't enough skilled workers to fill the void left by backpackers. Picture: Jackson Worthington

The cost of fruit could increase if Tasmania's agriculture sector can't find enough skilled labour to fill positions traditionally occupied by foreign workers, says Fruit Growers Tasmania.

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Jackson Worthington

General news reporter with a special interest in social justice, the economy and family violence. Jackson.Worthington@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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