This scheme gives Papua New Guineans the opportunity to attain low to semi-skilled jobs in Australia.
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marise Payne, announced this on November 16th in Port Moresby, following the 30th APEC Ministerial Meeting.
The Minister said the Australian government’s decision is to increase engagement in the region.
“Our Pacific Labour Scheme will be progressively now rolled out across key Pacific island countries, up from the current six nations who are the current participants,” she said.
