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More than 35,000 workers in Australia under Pacific labour scheme, Albanese says
More than 35,000 workers are now in Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (Palm) scheme, according to new figures released by the federal government.
My government is delivering on its commitment to reform and expand PALM and is already six months ahead of schedule.
I was pleased to meet with PALM workers when I visited Fiji in July of last year, seeing firsthand the people who will make significant contributions to Australia’s workforce.
This scheme is a practical measure that shows our respect for the Pacific and will build a stronger Pacific family.
In a region where more than one third of people live on less than $1,000 per year, long term PALM workers send home an average of $15,000 each.
With the money they’re earning in Australia these workers are building new homes, putting children through school and kick-starting businesses in their home countries. It’s been heartening to see the impact on the ground – from Solomon Islands to Vanuatu.
Continue reading…Prime minister says he fully backs the Aukus pact with the US and UK; opposition leader to meet Indigenous referendum group; stunning setback for Adani as share offering scrapped. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastMore than 35,000 workers in Australia under Pacific labour scheme, Albanese saysMore than 35,000 workers are now in Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (Palm) scheme, according to new figures released by the federal government.My government is delivering on its commitment to reform and expand PALM and is already six months ahead of schedule.I was pleased to meet with PALM workers when I visited Fiji in July of last year, seeing firsthand the people who will make significant contributions to Australia’s workforce.This scheme is a practical measure that shows our respect for the Pacific and will build a stronger Pacific family.In a region where more than one third of people live on less than $1,000 per year, long term PALM workers send home an average of $15,000 each.With the money they’re earning in Australia these workers are building new homes, putting children through school and kick-starting businesses in their home countries. It’s been heartening to see the impact on the ground – from Solomon Islands to Vanuatu. Continue reading…