National Farmers Federation argues ‘non-monetary benefits’ should be included in workplace deals ahead of jobs summit
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Farm workers could be part-paid with fruit, vegetables and other produce as the agriculture sector seeks to lower the bar for the “better off overall test” for pay.
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) has proposed changes to take “non-monetary benefits” into account when registering workplace pay deals, echoing calls from the fast-food sector during the last round of industrial relations reforms.
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