The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has released an updated factsheet about the Australian Agriculture Visa (Ag Visa).

AUSVEG has been in close consultation throughout the development process and is pleased with how the visa is taking shape.

Bilateral negotiations are continuing with South East Asian countries and it is hoped a nation will sign on in the near future.

The Ag Visa is moving ahead with a phased approach with a select number of Approved Employers.

The first phase will focus on low-skilled workers and act as a trial for the visa program before the fully operational Australian Agriculture Visa.

The updated DFAT Ag Visa factsheet can be found here.

Information on becoming a Temporary Activity Sponsor (TAS) can be found here.