Cost of food climbs as Labor leaves farmers in limbo

On Behalf Of David Littleproud Maranoa Mp

THE cost of living continues to rise due to agriculture workforce shortages. Still, the Albanese Government refuses to accept the Ag Visa as part of the solution.

In today’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Senate estimates hearing Senator Penny Wong revealed that more ASEAN countries were interested in joining the Ag Visa.

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt wouldn’t even approach the subject during estimates, opting to refer all Ag Visa questions to the Foreign Affairs Committee, which led to the revelation.

Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said this omission from Senator Wong showed Labor had no idea what the agriculture industry needed and no regard for fixing the costof-living crisis.

“It is disappointing to hear more countries wanted to be a part of the Ag Visa, which would bring more workers to Australia, but Labor is refusing to accommodate them,” Mr Littleproud said.

“Australia needs 172,000 workers