Attitude to iconic industry need to change

Kristen Frost
Updated July 11 2018 - 12:45pm, first published July 10 2018 - 8:44am
Shearers and wool handlers work 10-hour days, often in less then ideal workplace conditions. Attitudes towards the industry must change, said Jason Letchford from the Shearing Contractors Association of Australia.
Shearers and wool handlers work 10-hour days, often in less then ideal workplace conditions. Attitudes towards the industry must change, said Jason Letchford from the Shearing Contractors Association of Australia.

Imagine working a 10-hour day of non-stop physical activity then go to have a wash to find there is no soap and not even a dish of water to clean your hands.

Kristen Frost

Kristen Frost

National Sheep and Wool Writer

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