Softy wrote: Nothing to see here just a bit more endorsed slave labour. Exposed this week but part of a larger problem down here. Enjoy those Costa berry’s. https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/11942660

Costa have a reputation of not treating workers well,
I've heard a number of stories from backpackers who come work for us during harvest. paying piece rate at below minimum wage and other such tricks, you get kids trying to get their 88 days of agriculture work up to get their second year visa so they'll take anything just to get their days and often won't say anything as they don't want to rock the boat, even if they are earning below $100 a day.

The seasonal scheme is another that can be exploited by unscrupulous employers, buy a couple run down 3 bedroom houses in a country town near your farm, stack them up 6 men to a house, sting them $120 per week a head plus $20 power, buy a cheap small van/bus to get them to work and sting them $5 a day per person for its use, there's $175 a week back off their wage strait away when the cost of what's provided isn't that much. Most farmers are good to these workers but some exploit them as most of these workers are to scared to speak up if they feel mistreated for fear of losing the chance to return.

You haven't lost till you sell them Bob 

Baghdad Bob wrote: I am still showing a marginal profit, but have given back a fair percentage of my profits.

What are you doing in the sad threads Bob.

I'll join you tomorrow when the Judges rule on my Recipe thread.

   Never know ,   Some sweetheart may enlighten me on how to enjoy "Bush"

Trump Tucker.

Probably, because you and whale will be on the job.

That'd be a sad opinion.

Sorry PT, unlike the magnificent Trump thread, with this one, nobody cares 

Passing Through wrote: 4 posts in the last 18 hours and no trolling or abuse from stayer. Surely a stay is in order?

After much soul searching I announce with a heavy heart that Stayer's latest effort, well intentioned as it may be, has found a new home. 

Little Stayer should be here shortly, what time does mommy pick him up from school ?

Baghdad Bob wrote: Whale wrote: Little Stayer should be here shortly, what time does mommy pick him up from school ? Whale twenty minutes after you are dropped off at your local pokies in pursuit of that elusive jackpot you have been chasing for years, just keep trying you never know your luck.

Besides if I played the pokies I may run into oneonesit 

Whale wrote: Baghdad Bob wrote: Whale wrote: Little Stayer should be here shortly, what time does mommy pick him up from school ? Whale twenty minutes after you are dropped off at your local pokies in pursuit of that elusive jackpot you have been chasing for years, just keep trying you never know your luck. You are right, I do have an interest in pokies, shares that is

I have some shares in Crown Resorts, so so, too many people like you winning those jackpots.

Whale wrote: Redemption now has the distinction of the fastest entry here  http://forum.thoroughbredvillage.com.au/the-pharmacist-documentary_topic65149.html Don't get why you would start such a thread when it fits in perfectly here , attention seeking ? http://forum.thoroughbredvillage.com.au/what-are-we-watching-tonight_topic53305.html

Well done, I have seen him close at times but always one or two other posters spoil the party