Minimum pay check: from 1 July 2026 the Horticulture Award adult casual minimum starts at $32.18 an hour (Level 1). Piece rates must still pay at least the hourly minimum. Check the Fair Work pay guide or ask the Fair Work Ombudsman. Fair Work pay guides Source: Fair Work Ombudsman
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…as an Agricultural Research Farm Hand and help develop new cotton varieties for Australia's cotton industry. Based at the Australian… and other farm equipment as required. Role particulars Location: Myall Vale, Narrabri, NSW Salary: AU$76k - AU$96k per annum…
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Postcode 2390 is on the regional list, so farm work here can count.
It also has to be paid at award rates, with payslips. This is a quick guide, not the official list.
Likely 88-day eligible (industry and postcode per Home Affairs, as at 25 Sept 2026). Always confirm with Home Affairs. Official specified work page Source: Department of Home Affairs, © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0
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