Primary Employers Queensland was established by Turner IR Queensland Pty Ltd in 2010 as a dedicated entity to provide information and advice which is easily understood and specifically designed to address the particular needs of rural employers.

Turner IR was established in 1999 as an Industrial Relations consultancy specialising in the Pastoral Industry.  Since its inception it has broadened its activities to include a wide range of rural industries including the grain, cotton, beef feedlot, dairy, pig breeding and fruit growing industries.

Principal Warren Turner has over 50 years’ experience in Industrial Relations in Queensland and prior to 1999 was the Industrial Relations Director for the United Graziers’ Association of Queensland Union of Employers for 18 years.  From 2000 he has been the IR Consultant to AgForce Queensland Farmers.

Warren has been a member of the National Farmers' Federation Workforce Committee since 1982, representing the then United Graziers' Association of Queensland, Union of Employers, and since 2000, AgForce Queensland Farmers Limited.

Primary Employers Queensland’s principal objective is to provide concise information in a user-friendly format.

We offer a wide range of services including Award and legislation content and obligations, advice on negotiation of agreements, representation in employee dispute situations and all aspects of workplace employment.

For information on the full range of services provided please see the Services section.

Members of AgForce Farmers Qld, eastAUSTmilk and the NT Cattlemen's Assn. receive a discount on their website subscription.

Please contact us for all membership and general enquiries. Membership information including Terms and Conditions is also available here.

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