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Position Vacant – 20140623 Full Time Wool Classer Temora area NSW
Financial Management
August 23, 2014
Position Vacant – 20140623 Full Time Wool Classer Temora Area NSW A full time Wool Classer position is vacant in the Temora area ( NSW). The successful applicant will have experience and be currently registered with AWEX. For all enquiries, please contact 0427 77 11 98
Cruelty in Shearing: Cause and Effect
Workplace Health and Safety
August 12, 2014
In light, of the PETA report and the horrific videos of cruelty, the industry is reviewing all aspects of the issue. Part of the process includes working out what are the real problems versus what are the ‘symptoms’ of the problem: A shearer being rough and in the extreme being cruel to a sheep, comes […]
Pastoral Award Rates Change 1 July 2014
Awards, Financial Management, Workplace Health and Safety
July 19, 2014
Members, please be advised that the Pastoral Award will change on 1 July 2014. The new rate for Flock sheep will increase from $273.81 per hundred to $281.15. Members have been emailed full details and laminated copies will be sent tomorrow As a result of these Award changes, the cost of labour to shear a […]
PETA Investigation of Shearers abusing sheep
Workplace Health and Safety
July 10, 2014
The SCAA is aware of the investigation by PETA into the abuse of sheep during the shearing process. The Association is appalled by the footage and has contacted all members to reinforce the need to have ‘zero tolerance’ towards animal abuse by employees, in their work place. See media release No media download found.