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Agricultural roles added to skilled visa list

Cattle being mustered near Dirranbandi, Queensland
Cattle being mustered near Dirranbandi, Queensland Source: AAP

Australian farmers have welcomed Federal Government changes to visa rules designed to address labour shortages in the sector, but say they don't go far enough.


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By Abbie O'Brien

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Australian farmers have welcomed Federal Government changes to visa rules designed to address labour shortages in the sector, but say they don't go far enough.



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