Article 5SPSY The shameful conditions for farm workers in Australia

The shameful conditions for farm workers in Australia

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Reported by Cait Kelly and presented by Laura Murp
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In early November, fruit pickers on Australian farms were granted a minimum wage, in a historic decision handed down by the fair work commission. However, unfair pay is just one example of the shocking conditions plaguing this sector, where it's alleged that workers - many from the Pacific islands - are routinely exploited.

Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to reporter Cait Kelly about the dark side of Australian farm work

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