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Jobs Summit yields incremental gains, but a plan to fill 172,000 ag vacancies remains elusive

The National Farmers’ Federation has called on Government to prioritise action on agriculture’s workforce issues as the Jobs and Skills Summit draws to a close.

NFF president Fiona Simson addressing the Jobs and Skills summit

NFF President Fiona Simson, who attended the Summit, labelled the event a useful exercise in bringing people together and building momentum for reform.

“As farmers, we’ve been at the frontline of Australia’s workforce challenges for years, and for years we’ve waited for solutions.

“The Summit helped move that conversation forward and achieved some…

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