Senate debates

Wednesday, 8 April 2020

Bills

Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Bill 2020, Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus (Measures No. 2) Bill 2020, Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2019-2020, Appropriation Bill (No. 6) 2019-2020; In Committee

8:53 pm

Photo of Raff CicconeRaff Ciccone (Victoria, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Given that holders of holiday-maker visas make up a significant proportion of the low-skilled workforce in the ag industry and given how important this labour source is to Australian farmers, why does this bill provide no support for working holiday makers who may be temporarily experiencing a reduction in work but want to stay in Australia and make a contribution to our national economy?

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