“Its too little and too late… we are on the doorstep of this crisis”
The State Government has unveiled a $3 million plan to entice West Australians to take up seasonal agricultural jobs across the regions.
Under the scheme, eligible workers who move to the regions will be able to claim up to $40 a night in accommodation rebates for up to 12 weeks – up to a maximum total rebate of $3,360.
Nationals WA leader Mia Davies says the plan has come too late but there were many great work opportunities available in the regions.
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