$55 million drought support package for farmers across SA
The South Australian Dairyfarmers' Association (SADA) has welcomed today's announcement by the Premier, Treasurer and Primary Industries Minister to support drought-affected farmers and communities across South Australia.Ag Careers Start Producer Sign up
If you’re 18-25, this unique gap-year program provides you with a paid job, training and development, not to mention the opportunity to build your networks within the agriculture industry.An Update on Beston
The South Australian Dairyfarmers' Association welcomes the announcement that South Australian Dairy farmers impacted by the collapse of Beston Global Food will receive financial support through a State Government assistance program.Member Update: June 30 Water Acquittals
As you are aware, South Australia is experiencing what, in historic terms, might be referred to as a “late break.” Concerningly, this extended autumn dry spell is affecting dairying regions on the Fleurieu Peninsula and Lower Limestone Coast areas that ...
SADA Members Survey
Dear Fellow Dairy Farmer/s,
As the newly appointed President of SADA, it is a privilege to take on the role, something I do not do lightly and look forward to working with you all in the interests of Dairy ...
The nuts and bolts of cyber security
With the large-scale data breaches and cyber attacks making national news in recent weeks, it is clear that all businesses – no matter their size – must invest in cyber security to keep their business and customers safe.
Farmer Toolkit Social Media and the Animal Welfare Debate
As passionate dairy people, we understand why it is tempting to react strongly to the inflammatory and emotive statements coming out of the small but vocal vegan minority.
Churchill Fellowship 2017 - Applications Now Open
A national award scheme that flies people to destinations across the globe in search of new ideas, innovation and excellence is encouraging people involved in the South Australian dairy industry to apply.NewAccess – a free and confidential support service
NewAccess is a free and confidential support program where specially trained and experienced coaches provide up to six free coaching sessions to help people tackle the day to day pressures of life.Power Cuts SADA can respond if you tell us
As you are undoubtedly aware the power infrastructure of South Australia has struggled to cope with recent events. We do have contact with the authorities when these cuts occur but we need to know early. If we don’t find out ...
Industrial Relations Updates 2026
SADA members are entitled to contact Workplace Horizons for a free half hour consultation, per member per year.2025 Industrial Relations Updates
SADA members are entitled to contact MERS for a free half hour consultation, per member per year.2024 Industrial Relations Updates
SADA members are entitled to contact MERS for a free half hour consultation, per member per year.2023 Industrial Relations Updates
SADA members are entitled to contact MERS for a free half hour consultation, per member per year.Changes to the Industrial Relations Laws
Family Domestic Violence Leave - Currently Unpaid
Family and domestic violence means violent, threatening, or other abusive behaviour by an employee’s close relative that one seeks to coerce or control the employee or two, causes them harm or fear.
2022 Industrial Relations Updates
SADA members are entitled to contact MERS for a free half hour consultation, per member per year.
Mediation and Employment Relations Service
135 Fullarton Road Rose Park SA 5067
Phone (08) 8331 2422
Email info@mers.com.au
Website: www.mers.com.au
Minimum Engagement - Labour Hire - ATO
There has been an amendment to the Pastoral Award’s Provisions for the minimum engagement period for part time and casual dairy employees. New legislation is now in effect regarding employers who engage labour hire. From 1 July 2018 there is ...
March 2017 IR News - Calculating Allowances for Casual Workers By CHAS CINI
The review into the Modern award continues and will do until the middle of the year. Some members are still paying penalty rates on Saturday afternoon and Sunday (particularly Dairies) when these were “cancelled” in 2010 and the contractor v ...
Family Leave By CHAS CINI
Unpaid Family Leave is provided for in the National Employment Standards. The modern Awards do not cover this type of leave. A brief summary of the unpaid leave is as follows:-
“All employees in Australia are eligible for unpaid parental ...
Backpackers on Dairy farms
Are you employing Backpackers?
Anyone currently employing someone on a 417 or 462 visa needs to register with the ATO by 31 January 2017 to use the new rate.
If you aren’t currently employing backpackers but will later in the ...
Backpacker Tax: does it affect your dairy business?
The tax withheld from payments to working holiday makers with 417 or 462 visas will change from 1 January 2017 in what has been dubbed the 'Backpacker Tax'. If you employ working holiday makers, from 1 January 2017 you must ...
Changes to the asset test for Farm Household Allowance (FHA)
A legislative change has come into effect that exempts certain assets from the FHA. Farmers and their partners can now apply (or re-apply) for FHA and have certain assets, including the net value of water assets up to $1.1 million ...
Dairy Recovery Concessional Loans 2016-17 Funding
The Australian Government has provided South Australia with a further $10 million in 2016-17 for the provision of Farm Business Concessional Loans, in the form of Dairy Recovery and Drought Assistance Concessional Loans.
The dairy loans are designed to assist ...