Description: A short description of the legislation.

The Horticulture Award is an Australian legal document specifying employment conditions within the horticultural sector. It covers wages, work hours, overtime, penalties, allowances, and leave entitlements for workers in horticulture, including fruit and vegetable growing, harvesting, and packing. The Award, part of the Fair Work system, aims to ensure fair pay and conditions for horticultural workers. It’s regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current industry standards and living costs. Compliance with this Award is mandatory for employers in the horticulture industry, helping to protect the rights and livelihoods of workers in this vital sector of the Australian economy.

Application to Australian agriculture: Where the legislation is applicable.

The Horticulture Award 2020 directly influences the agricultural industry in Australia by setting specific employment standards for workers in horticulture, a key agricultural sector. It ensures fair wages, work hours, and conditions for those employed in fruit, vegetable growing, and related activities, vital for the sustainability and productivity of this industry.

Compliance information: Often the evidence of compliance against a piece of legislation is that there is not a breach of the Act. Where appropriate, the developers of this database have listed evidence which could be used to show compliance if a breach was to be found. Many Best Management Practice (BMP) schemes and other certifications in Australian agriculture include this evidence for accreditation.

Source documents: Links to the legislation documents.

• https://www.fwc.gov.au/document-search/view/2/aHR0cHM6Ly9zYXNyY2RhdGFwcmRhdWVhYS5ibG9iLmNvcmUud2luZG93cy5uZXQvYXdhcmRzL01vZGVybkF3YXJkcy9NQTAwMDAyOC5kb2N40?sid=&q=MA000028#