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SUMMARY:Webinar: Employing Workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Home Affairs\, through its Business\, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) network\, would like to invite you to attend upcoming free information sessions on employing overseas working within the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) stream and the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV). These sessions are open to any business or organisation who would like information on visa options for employing an overseas workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste. \nThe PALM is a temporary residence visa available for eligible citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. The PALM scheme is an employer sponsored visa for unskilled\, low-skilled and semi-skilled positions. This visa allows eligible businesses to recruit workers for short-term jobs for up to 9 months or long-term roles for between one and 4 years. The PALM scheme helps to fill labour gaps in rural and regional Australia and nationally for agriculture and select agriculture-related food product manufacturing sectors. \nThe PEV is a permanent residence visa available for eligible citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. The PEV is not an employer sponsored visa however applicants need an offer of ongoing employment for a genuine position in Australia to be granted the visa. PEV holders can live and work anywhere in Australia in any occupation. \nThe BIRO network invites employers to attend a webinar to learn more about the PALM and PEV programs.\nThe Department of Employment and Workforce Relations (DEWR) will be in attendance to provide an overview on the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.\nThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFaT) will be in attendance to provide an overview on the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) Support Service. \nThese webinars will provide information on visa products and there will be an opportunity for questions with subject matter experts following the presentations.
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Official Launch of the VegMech Technology Catalogue
DESCRIPTION:The Australian vegetable industry is undergoing significant transformation. Automation and mechanisation are reshaping how farms operate. However\, with so many technologies emerging globally\, and specifications to compare\, it can be hard for growers and industry stakeholders alike\, to know where to start. \nThat’s exactly why the VegMech Technology Catalogue was developed—a comprehensive\, easy-to-navigate resource created through the VegMech program to bring together automated and mechanised field machinery solutions for the Australian vegetable industry. \nWhether you manage a small family farm or large-scale operation or work in research\, agribusiness\, or technology development\, the catalogue is designed to save you time and support smarter\, more informed decisions. \nThe catalogue provides a clear picture of the current technologies relevant to Australian vegetable production\, identified through the VegMech program as potential solutions to the labour and crop input cost challenges facing the Australian vegetable industry. \nHere’s what you’ll find inside: \n\nTechnology overviews and technical details\, giving you a practical understanding of features and capabilities before connecting with suppliers\n\n\nManufacturer information and supporting resources\, including case studies and additional materials\, to provide further context on each technology\nBusiness details and supplier contacts\, so you have everything you need to connect\, collaborate or advise with confidence
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-official-launch-of-the-vegmech-technology-catalogue/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Get RIC Ready
DESCRIPTION:Join the free Get RIC Ready webinar to understand if a RIC low interest loan is right for you and get prepared to apply\, so you can take the next step with confidence.​ \nThe Get RIC Ready webinar is an essential session to help farm businesses\, advisers and interested stakeholders understand RIC loans\, eligibility requirements and how to apply. Learn more about RIC loans including the new Drought Hardship Loan and the Marine Recovery Loan.​ \nOur RIC Agri Lending specialists and expert panellists will lead the session and provide practical insights and answers to common questions covering:​ \n\nUnderstanding your options​\nLearn about which RIC loan may be right for you and how our low interest loans may support your business to manage financial pressure\, recover from disruption and plan ahead.​\nGet clear on eligibility before you apply​\nUnderstand the key eligibility requirements\, such as what we mean by financial need\, having commercial debt or ability to obtain commercial debt\, adequate security and the ability to service the loan.​\nBe prepared early and apply with confidence​\nKnow what information you’ll need\, why you need to talk to your commercial lender early and how to get your application ready.​\nBuild confidence to take the next step​\nGain the knowledge to decide if a RIC loan may be right for you and how to move forward.​
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-get-ric-ready/
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