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Dependence on seasonal worker schemes alarms Samoan PM
Samoa's Government is limiting the dependency on remittances from foreign work f...
Andrew Mathieson 23 Feb 2026
Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs
Pacific workers who flock to Australia on temporary visas are too afraid of losi...
Robyn Wuth 15 Dec 2025
Migrant worker heat deaths spark calls for visa changes
Migrants brought to Australia to work in agriculture have died of dehydration, a...
Stephanie Gardiner 12 Sep 2025
Pacific taste of the Australian dream goes up in smoke
Waltera Foxsiamanu was convinced he had a gold ticket to a better future after o...
Dominic Giannini 30 Aug 2025
Hit-run death a symbol of Pacific migrant workers' sacrifices
Argen Kuni came to Australia with "a heart full of hope", determined to earn eno...
Stephanie Gardiner 5 Jul 2025
'Many millions' in unclaimed super for Pacific workers

Pacific workers are being urged to chase up "many millions" in lost superannuation from their stints in Australia, with that problem also leading to calls for reform.

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Ben McKay Jun 18, 2025
Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid

Major change is on the way for Pacific seasonal workers and, possibly, the government's flagship Pacific visa should Peter Dutton take office on May 3.

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Ben McKay Apr 23, 2025
Pacific worker labour scheme wage boost changes delayed

Pacific island workers in Australia under a working visa scheme will have to wait nine months longer for changes that would boost their wages.

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Dominic Giannini Feb 25, 2025
Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

Safety for tens of thousands of Pacific islander workers in Australia as part of a labour scheme is a major issue with road accidents and exploitation key concerns.

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Dominic Giannini Dec 10, 2024
Pacific envoys gather to tackle visa exploitation risks

Pacific island envoys in Australia will gather to discuss a labour scheme that has been criticised as being a breeding ground for slavery-like conditions.

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Dominic Giannini Dec 5, 2024
Australia's Pacific visa scheme a 'breeding ground' for slavery

Tens of thousands of Pacific islanders working in Australia are facing exploitation, with concerns their rights have been stripped so low it borders on slavery.

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Dominic Giannini Nov 26, 2024
Australia aims to bolster Pacific banking, labour visa

Australia is working to ensure banking services remain open in the Pacific while expanding a labour mobility scheme as it faces a diplomatic contest with China.

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Dominic Giannini Nov 12, 2024
Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

The Australian government will spend $8 million assisting Pacific workers and their families managing separation through the PALM scheme. Around 35,000 workers are recruited by Australia from the Paci...

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Ben McKay Aug 27, 2024
Australia boosts Timor police as minister tours Pacific`

Timorese workers and police will receive millions from Australia as the government expands its support in the Pacific. Australia will provide East Timor with $35 million to continue the policing partn...

Pacific workers set to gain new government benefits

Workers in Australia's Pacific labour scheme will be given extra benefits as part of an attempt to strengthen ties with the region. New laws introduced to parliament will see those in Australia under...

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Andrew Brown Aug 10, 2023
Nickel, nuclear subs on latest Pacific blitz agenda

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to expand Australia's Pacific labour scheme, increase co-operation in critical mineral mining and adhere to the non-proliferation treaty as she wraps up her yea...

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