Australia’s farmers are increasingly turning to transient migrant labour to keep their properties running. For the migrants, who earn a visa extension for their efforts, it would seem a fantastic opportunity. But for many, the reality is below-award wages, sexual harassment and sub-standard living conditions.

Our host, Isobel Marshall, is joined by Associate Professor Dr Joanna Howe, a leading expert on the regulation of temporary labour migration, to discuss the complex factors contributing to the problem, and how it can be addressed.

Australia&rsquo;s farmers are increasingly turning to transient migrant labour to keep their properties running. For the migrants, who earn a visa extension for their efforts, it would seem a fantastic opportunity. But for many, the reality is below-award wages, sexual harassment and sub-standard living conditions.
Our host, Isobel Marshall, is joined by Associate Professor Dr Joanna Howe, a leading expert on the regulation of temporary labour migration, to discuss the complex factors contributing to the problem, and how it can be addressed.

Hemp houses, disease-detecting dogs, and robot swarms inspired by wasps; In 2022, The Discovery Pod is exploring bold new ideas.

Join us in conversation with host Andy Lowe and researchers at the forefront of innovation, as we uncover ingenious solutions to society's most pressing challenges.

So, how can we make tomorrow, better today? Let’s find out. 

For more information on host Andy Lowe and guests click here.

You can contact the team at The Discovery Pod here: podcast@adelaide.edu.au.

Episodes released fortnightly, hit follow to stay up to date.

Brought to you by the University of Adelaide.

Hemp houses, disease-detecting dogs, and robot swarms inspired by wasps; In 2022, The Discovery Pod is exploring bold new ideas.
Join us in conversation with host Andy Lowe and researchers at the forefront of innovation, as we uncover ingenious solutions to society's most pressing challenges.
So, how can we make tomorrow, better today? Let’s find out. 
For more information on host Andy Lowe and guests <a href="https://www.adelaide.edu.au/research/the-discovery-pod">click here</a>.
You can contact the team at The Discovery Pod here: <a href="mailto:podcast@adelaide.edu.au">podcast@adelaide.edu.au.</a>
Episodes released fortnightly, hit follow to stay up to date.
Brought to you by the University of Adelaide.

Join us in conversation with host Andy Lowe and researchers at the forefront of innovation as we uncover ingenious solutions to societies most pressing challenges.

The Discovery Pod Podcast

Hemp houses, disease-detecting dogs, and robot swarms inspired by wasps; In 2022, The Discovery Pod is exploring bold new ideas.

Join us in conversation with host Andy Lowe and researchers at the forefront of innovation, as we uncover ingenious solutions to society's most pressing challenges. So, how can we make tomorrow, better today? Let’s find out.

For more information on host Andy Lowe and guests, click here.

You can contact the team at The Discovery Pod here: podcast@adelaide.edu.au

Episodes released fortnightly, hit follow to stay up to date.

Brought to you by the University of Adelaide.

Hemp houses, disease-detecting dogs, and robot swarms inspired by wasps; In 2022, The Discovery Pod is exploring bold new ideas.
Join us in conversation with host Andy Lowe and researchers at the forefront of innovation, as we uncover ingenious solutions to society's most pressing challenges. So, how can we make tomorrow, better today? Let’s find out.
For more information on host Andy Lowe and guests, <a href="https://www.adelaide.edu.au/research/the-discovery-pod">click here</a>.
You can contact the team at The Discovery Pod here: <a href="mailto:podcast@adelaide.edu.au">podcast@adelaide.edu.au</a>
Episodes released fortnightly, hit follow to stay up to date.
Brought to you by the University of Adelaide.

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