Fresh scrutiny on seasonal worker program after 70 people found living in house

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Fresh scrutiny on seasonal worker program after 70 people found living in house
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The minister responsible for an overseas worker program that led to scores of people living in one house refuses to answer questions about the scheme.

"[Employers must also] comply with any work health and safety legislation or state and territory government and local government legislation and codes that may apply to such accommodation.

"Farmers continually report that a lack of housing in regional towns and villages for seasonal and itinerant workers hinders their ability to attract workers," NFF chief executive Tony Mahar said. "The Government needs to explain what measures they are putting in place to ensure other workers on the program are safe," he said.

Wages earned by Tongans on the Seasonal Worker Program now exceed the total value of Australian aid sent to Tonga and Tongan exports to Australia combined.

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