Illegal Picking Industry Rife in Australia

It is increasingly difficult to find work for local Australians, says Carol, who now finds herself out of work at least three months of the year.
Illegal Picking Industry Rife in Australia
Despite produce gluts, Australian farm pickers are finding it increasingly difficult to find work, as contractors overlook them for cheaper labor. Mark Dadswell/Getty Images
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Despite produce gluts, Australian farm pickers are finding it increasingly difficult to find work, as contractors overlook them for cheaper labor. (Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)