Samoa: Seasonal worker program to Australia & New Zealand suspended pending review due to concerns over workers’ treatment
"Stall on Samoan seasonal worker scheme ' a huge letdown'", 2 February 2022
Samoa's temporary ban on participating in seasonal worker schemes has impacted many workers hoping to go overseas.
The country has put a temporary suspension on its people working in seasonal jobs in Australia and New Zealand until a review is presented to Cabinet.
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A regional seasonal employment scheme sub-committee has been appointed by Cabinet to review the programmes. The suspension will remain in place until a review is presented to Cabinet.
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The suspension has been put in place following concerns the country's labour workforce is being drained and reports of poor treatment of workers.
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Australia is establishing a Pacific Engagement Visa that will provide permanent residency for up to 3000 people each year from across the Pacific and Timor-Leste.
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