Workplace law for Agriculture & Feedlots

The businesses that grow our food run on seasonal crews, remote sites and long days, often under award and visa rules that catch out even seasoned operators. We can help Queensland agricultural employers work towards staying compliant, safe and in control.

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Agriculture & Feedlots

How we can help
agricultural employers

From awards to visas to WHS on the land, this is where we can help.

Awards, rates & piece rates

The Pastoral and Horticulture Awards, classifications, piece-rate agreements and the minimum-wage floor, casual and seasonal loadings, and rostering.

Seasonal, labour-hire & visa workforces

Working-holiday makers, engaged and documented.

Work health & safety on the land

Machinery, quad bikes, livestock and chemical duties, remote and isolated work, heat, and the Rural Plant Code of Practice.

Worker accommodation & deductions

Getting on-site accommodation, deductions and entitlements calculated.

Managing a remote workforce

Performance, misconduct and terminations handled.

Restructures & disputes

Redundancy, unfair-dismissal and general-protections defence.

Workplace Advisory for farm businesses

Your policies are in place. Now you need someone to call.

Many farm businesses already have their contracts and policies sorted through their industry association. What comes next is the day-to-day: the phone call when something happens on the property and you want an answer from a lawyer, not a template. Our Workplace Advisory service gives Queensland agricultural employers on-demand access to us, for a set monthly fee.

Five calls agricultural employers make to us

01
“There has been an accident on the property. What do we do now?”
Your WHS duties, what to report and the next steps to take.
02
“We want to put a new worker on, but they are an overseas worker. What do we need to do?”
Work rights checks, visa conditions and the paperwork to have in place.
03
“We have got issues with a station hand and we need help.”
Working through conduct or performance issues fairly, with a proper record.
04
“Does the accommodation count towards the remuneration package?”
How accommodation and other benefits are treated under the award.
05
“Can we terminate a farm hand who is not performing?”
The process to follow before any decision is made.

Workplace Advisory

From$990a month, incl. GST

Prompt phone response when something comes up
Advice hours every month, with a regular review of your contracts and policies
Month to month, with no lock-in contract

Not sure if it fits your operation?

Start with a free 15 minute call. Tell us about your business and we will let you know how we can help.

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The free 15 minute call is an introduction only and is not legal advice.

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Keep your operation covered

Whether you are gearing up for a seasonal intake, wanting to discuss your award and visa compliance, or working through an issue on the ground, we would be glad to help.