Pacific Labour Mobility

The church is working with the government and all stakeholders on education and awareness about the impact of drug use on individuals, families, and society in general as a whole.

A UNICEF Pacific report has found regional employment schemes can sometimes create family tensions and lead to marital breakdowns. Audio

Significant barriers remain for Australia's PALM scheme participants in accessing SHR services and information, including support for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.

Analysis - As Pacific Island nations navigate their way out of pandemic debt, work abroad schemes could help, Paresh Narayan and Bernard Iyke write.

In June 2019, there were just under 6000 PALM visa holders in Australia and as of May this year there are over 32,000.

Vanuatu's Deputy Prime Minister Matai Seremaiah says many children in the Pacific no longer live with their parents because of labour schemes in Australia and New Zealand. Audio

Three seasonal workers from the Solomon Islands who say their weekly wages were sometimes reduced to zero from deductions are waiting on a Court of Appeal decision on their case.

Saunoamaali'i Dr Karanina Sumeo says it's the perfect time to improve treatment of Pacific workers amid plans to expand the Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme.

Pacific labour mobility schemes are being blamed for making it easier for nurses to leave their countries and take up employment opportunities as aged care workers in New Zealand and Australia. Audio