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Seasonal Employment

Pacific worker boom plan shelved as New Zealand government keeps RSE cap in place

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford pushed to remove annual limits on Pacific seasonal workers, arguing it would cut red tape and boost remittances, but the proposal did not get Cabinet approval.

Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalistThu, 06 Aug

Politics •

Sāmoa

Laauli pushes for better worker pathways as Luxon calls Sāmoa a trusted Pacific partner

Sāmoa's Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa has used his first official visit to New Zealand to push for stronger labour mobility, trade links and a modernised relationship between the two countries.

PMN NewsThu, 23 Jul

Pacific Region •

Sāmoa

New survey exposes Sāmoa's labour gap as businesses lose skilled workers, youth miss out

Nearly half of businesses surveyed have lost staff and employers say they still cannot fill skilled jobs despite thousands of young Sāmoans remaining outside work, education or training.

Renate RiversMon, 06 Jul

Pacific Region •

Vanuatu

Why has Vanuatu been dropped from the Pacific visa scheme?

Ni-Vanuatu are no longer eligible for Australia's Pacific Engagement Visa ballot, with no public explanation from either Canberra or Port Vila.

Christine RovoiWed, 24 Jun

Immigration •

Australia

Australia's govt warns seasonal workers who leave PALM scheme lose all protections

Officials say Pasifika who disengage from the programme can become vulnerable to hardship and exploitation amid concerns over former workers reportedly living rough in Sydney.

Christine RovoiWed, 10 Jun

Pacific Region •

Fiji •

Australia

Ex-seasonal workers found living rough under Sydney bridge sparks welfare concern

A video showing men, some believed to be former PALM workers living under an overpass has triggered an investigation, renewing questions about worker welfare and support systems in Australia.

Christine RovoiWed, 03 Jun

Politics

Pacific workers among most vulnerable as modern slavery bill advances - advocates

There are fears Pacific workers may be the most vulnerable to abuse as Parliament considers modern slavery legislation.

Khalia StrongFri, 22 May

Immigration •

Fiji

Pacific labour system under pressure as deaths, migration and worker shortages grow

As families mourn workers lost overseas, the region faces a growing crisis at home - thousands leave for jobs in NZ and Australia and Fiji is forced to import labour just to keep key industries running.

Christine RovoiTue, 12 May

Business

Employers urged to take Pasifika values seriously at work

A court ruling has found that Pacific values must be taken into account when they are part of employment agreements.

Khalia StrongTue, 28 Apr

Business

Pacific labour schemes come under pressure as Aotearoa and Australia face calls for reforms

A new ILO report is driving urgent pleas for change as concerns grow over costs, conditions, and worker protections for Pacific seasonal workers.

Christine RovoiWed, 22 Apr

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