An extensive report prepared by the Fair Work Ombudsman detailing a three year investigation will review poor working conditions of backpackers on farms.
Australia has one of the worst regulated labour hire industries and concerns on the safety of foreign workers employed on farms have come to light after allegations of abuse, exploitation and sexual assault.
Enforcement action has already been initiated against horticulture employers including labour-hire company HTA Farmings for alleged serious contraventions of record-keeping laws for 265 employees.