Ag teacher wins national ‘Trade & Skills Teacher of the Year’ Award
TONIGHT Dr Brian Heim follows his win as Australia’s top agriculture teacher for 2008 by taking the title of ‘Australia’s Trade and Skills Teacher of the Year’ – having held out 14 finalists from eight industry categories – under the Institute for Trade Skills Excellence (ITSE) Australian Training Awards, presented during a gala ceremony at […]
Deegan Review the tonic to most 457 visa ills: NFF
AUSTRALIA’S farm sector could be spared rigid, costly red tape if the Final Report of the Deegan Review into the subclass 457 visa is adopted by the Federal Government. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) says the recommendations reflect the practical overhaul needed by farmers who employ a growing number of migrant workers. “While our farm […]