Fair Work Ombudsman investigation finds workers from Vanuatu on Coffs Harbour blueberry farm underpaid $14,700

Carolyn Millet
Updated August 26 2016 - 12:04pm, first published August 25 2016 - 11:37am

Workers recruited from Vanuatu by a labour-hire operator worked 36 days straight on a Coffs Harbour blueberry farm and were underpaid more than $14,700, a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation has found.

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Carolyn Millet

Carolyn Millet

Senior journalist

Based at The Northern Daily Leader, Tamworth, and Namoi Valley Independent, Gunnedah. Covering general news and features on community, council, arts, business, health, education, entertainment and rural matters.

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