Seasonal Worker Program could be increased tenfold, but not in Asia

Jamieson Murphy
Updated October 16 2020 - 9:54am, first published 8:00am
ROOM TO EXPAND: Experts say Australia is just scratching the surface of the Seasonal Worker Program potential. Photo: Max Mason-Hubers
ROOM TO EXPAND: Experts say Australia is just scratching the surface of the Seasonal Worker Program potential. Photo: Max Mason-Hubers

THE Seasonal Worker Program could be expanded tenfold, however experts have warned against opening the scheme up to Asian countries.

Jamieson Murphy

Jamieson Murphy

News director

Newcastle Herald news director. Interested in any and all yarns. Whisper g'day mate to me at jamieson.murphy@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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