The federal government is being urged to investigate the deaths of seasonal workers.

Twelve people have died in Australia over the past five years, while taking part in the federal-government run Seasonal Worker Program.

The program was designed to help farmers struggling to find staff to pick fruit and vegetables.

Rural reporter Roshai Murdoch spoke with Shadow Employment Minister Brendan O'Connor about the issue. 

The federal government is being urged to investigate the deaths of seasonal workers.
Twelve people have died in Australia over the past five years, while taking part in the federal-government run Seasonal Worker Program.
The program was designed to help farmers struggling to find staff to pick fruit and vegetables.
Rural reporter Roshai Murdoch spoke with Shadow Employment Minister Brendan O'Connor about the issue.

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.