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Farm Tanks and Pits: Recognise a Confined-Space Job Before Sending a Worker

October 13, 2026 • Hari Yellina

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Cold-Room Work: Plan the Time Inside, Clothing and Warm Breaks

October 13, 2026 • Hari Yellina

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Tall Machinery and Orchard Deliveries: Plan the Route Around Overhead Powerlines

October 13, 2026 • Hari Yellina


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Working Holiday Visa Pause: What Farm Employers and Travellers Need to Know

A practical guide to subclass 462 application pauses, processing delays and individual visa checks for Australian farm employers and working holiday travellers.

September 14, 2026 • Hari Yellina

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Visa Delays Put Harvest Plans Under Pressure: How Growers Can Prepare

Practical harvest workforce planning when overseas arrivals are uncertain: verify availability, identify critical roles and set a clear date for backup arrangements.

September 14, 2026 • Hari Yellina

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Farm Induction for Labour Hire Workers: A First-Shift Checklist for Victorian Hosts

A practical farm induction checklist for Victorian labour hire hosts: site hazards, task demonstrations, supervision, reporting and first-shift follow-up.

September 13, 2026 • Hari Yellina

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Labour Hire Return to Work in Victoria: A Practical Guide for Farm Hosts

Understand labour hire return to work in Victoria: host cooperation, suitable duties, worker consultation and practical planning after a farm injury.

September 13, 2026 • Hari Yellina

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Psychosocial Hazards on Victorian Farms: What Labour Hire Providers and Hosts Must Do in 2026

Practical guidance on workload, supervision, bullying and reporting concerns on Victorian farms. Understand the current duties shared by labour hire providers and hosts.

September 7, 2026 • Hari Yellina

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Victoria’s Labour Hire Law Changes in 2026: What Providers and Host Employers Need to Know Before October

Before October, trace the businesses between the worker and the farm gate. A practical guide to Victoria’s labour hire supply-chain changes, with checks for hosts and providers.

September 7, 2026 • Hari Yellina

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Are NSW WHS Codes of Practice Compulsory? A Practical Guide for Farms and Labour Hire

NSW WHS codes changed on 1 July 2026. Learn what farms and labour-hire providers must do, when alternatives are allowed and how Victoria differs.

September 6, 2026 • Hari Yellina

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Floods, Storms and Interrupted Harvests: PALM Employer Responsibilities

Plan for floods and harvest disruption: PALM force majeure notification, worker support and a practical weather-response checklist for farm employers.

September 6, 2026 • Hari Yellina

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Visa Scams Targeting PALM Workers: Warning Signs and Trusted Help

Recognise visa scam warning signs, check migration advisers and find independent help. A plain-English guide for PALM workers and their supporters.

September 6, 2026 • Hari Yellina

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PALM Incident Reporting Changes from 11 September 2026: Employer Checklist

Prepare for PALM's new AE Portal incident reporting process from 11 September 2026, with a practical checklist for farm employers and supervisors.

September 6, 2026 • Hari Yellina

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