Vietnamese Farmers’ Association chairman Thang Van Le hosted a meeting between farmers and Multicultural Interests Minister Mike Nahan and Wanneroo MLA Paul Miles at his Gnangara farm.
Mr Miles said the visit was part of the Wanneroo-Joondalup community cabinet on September 7.
“Staying connected with local businesses and hearing their issues first-hand is a vital part of government,” he said.
“Wanneroo has a vibrant multicultural community and recognising their needs and concerns is part of the mandate of government. One of the more prominent issues we discussed was the possibility of allowing backpackers to work on these farms as the farmers have huge demand for labour that is currently not being met.
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Dr Nahan said it was a productive meeting with the delegates from the Vietnamese Farmers Association.
“Mr Thang raised concerns about the difficulties the group are experiencing getting suitable pickers for their vegetables and strawberry crops,” he said.