Pacific Island guest worker scheme sparks union backlash
| Source: | 7.30 Report |
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| Published: | Thursday, August 14, 2008 7:04 AEST |
| Expires: | Wednesday, November 12, 2008 7:04 AEST |
Plans for a controversial Pacific Island guest worker scheme to address crippling labour shortages in Australia's horticultural sector, are about to be unveiled by the Government. The move has already sparked a backlash from some trade unions and the Federal Opposition, who say the jobs should be going to Australia's unemployed.
