In Depth

Tasmanian shearers left in limbo due to state border restrictions

Caitlin Jarvis
Updated July 2 2021 - 2:48am, first published September 30 2020 - 4:00am
WINDING DOWN: Tasmanian shearer Sam Byers (front) is waiting coronavirus out in Tasmania, but the season is winding up soon. Pictures: Phillip Biggs
WINDING DOWN: Tasmanian shearer Sam Byers (front) is waiting coronavirus out in Tasmania, but the season is winding up soon. Pictures: Phillip Biggs

Tasmanian shearers are facing financial limbo as the state's border control measures force them to stay in the state or face lengthy and expensive quarantine.

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Caitlin Jarvis

Caitlin Jarvis

Senior Journalist

I have worked in the Tasmanian digital/print media for 11 years, spanning two newsrooms. I have developed a keen interest in agricultural, development and education news, as well as issues-based long-form journalism. Contact me at caitlin.jarvis@examiner.com.au

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