Opposition says Aust. govt. slow to start Pacific labour scheme

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Updated January 12, 2009 23:48:42

Australia's federal opposition has accused the government of administrative failure for not yet implementing the Pacific seasonal labour pilot scheme. Under the initiative, workers from any of four Pacific island nations will be granted special visas to come to Australia to harvest fruit and vegetables in regions with acute labour shortages.

Presenter: Jeff Waters
Speakers: Kris Newton, chief executive officer, Horticulture Australia Council; Charles Cameron, Recruitment and Consulting Services Association

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