“Let’s crush it!” – Relief at mill pay dispute resolution

Workers at the company’s nine Queensland sugar mills voted over the past 48 hours to accept a new Enterprise Agreement put forward by Wilmar Sugar and Renewables last week.

“It’s great to have this issue finally resolved in a way that is acceptable to both the workers and the mill,” Mr Menkens said.

“It has dragged on for far too long, has delayed cane crushing across half of the industry, and caused great anxiety to growers and harvesting contractors, so to see an agreement finally in place is a tremendous relief.

“Now it’s time to put it behind us, and for the entire industry to come together, support our mill workers and our contractors, and put our shoulders to the wheel so we can make the 2024 season a success.

“Let’s crush it between now and December.”