Pacific Region • SāmoaNew 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 • VanuatuWhy 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 • AustraliaAustralia's govt warns seasonal workers who leave PALM scheme lose all protectionsOfficials 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 • AustraliaEx-seasonal workers found living rough under Sydney bridge sparks welfare concernA 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
PoliticsPacific workers among most vulnerable as modern slavery bill advances - advocatesThere are fears Pacific workers may be the most vulnerable to abuse as Parliament considers modern slavery legislation.Khalia StrongFri, 22 May
Immigration • FijiPacific labour system under pressure as deaths, migration and worker shortages growAs 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
BusinessEmployers 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
BusinessPacific labour schemes come under pressure as Aotearoa and Australia face calls for reformsA 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
PoliticsPacific workers face uncertainty under new employment law - unionWorkers advocates warn gig and low-paid Pacific employees could lose hard-won rights as Parliament passes sweeping workplace reforms.Khalia StrongFri, 20 Feb
PoliticsFour in five Kiwis want action on migrant worker exploitationNew polling shows major public support for reforms to allow migrant workers to leave abusive jobs.Khalia StrongThu, 29 Jan
