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...
