Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy on the Government's new visa scheme for seasonal workers - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The Government has announced a new immigration pathway for essential seasonal workers.

It has created a new subcategory of the Specific Purpose Work Visa - to help employers in upcoming seasonal peaks.

Roles must pay at least $29.66 per hour, and offer at least 30 hours each week.

EMA's Alan McDonald says these changes will be welcomed by the business sector.

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