In June 2025, the Samoan Ministry of Finance introduced employer fees for recruitment of Samoan workers under Australia’s Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) and New Zealand’s (Recognised Seasonal Employer) RSE schemes. Employers are to pay A$50 and NZ$50 respectively, for each worker mobilised. For RSE employers that recruit from Samoa, the fees are not insignificant. ... Read moreDisclosure This research was supported by the Pacific Research Program, with funding from the Departme...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) is a new permanent residency visa dedicated to the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Some 56,000 people entered the first PEV ballot which opened in June last year. The 3,000 people lucky enough to be selected through the ballot were then eligible to apply for a PEV. The key requirement at this ... Read moreDisclosure This research was supported by the Pacific Research Program, with funding from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The views are those of the a...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre