NFF cautious on new work visa arrangements

Colin Bettles
Updated April 18 2017 - 5:39pm, first published 5:22pm
NFF) CEO Tony Mahar.
NFF) CEO Tony Mahar.

NATIONAL Farmers Federation (NFF) CEO Tony Mahar says the 457 foreign worker visa’s demise is no disaster for the farm sector - but he has stopped short of welcoming the creation of a new temporary skills shortage visa to replace it.

Colin Bettles

Colin Bettles

Canberra Bureau Chief

Has been the Canberra Bureau Chief for Fairfax Agricultural Media since 2010 - survived the hung parliament - former media manager at Western Australian Cricket Association now covering national agricultural and rural issues in federal politics.

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