The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme – or PALM – is under review, raising big questions for seafood producers on the Eyre Peninsula and across regional Australia.
The program has played a crucial role in local seafood, bringing in seasonal workers from Pacific Island nations to help fill labour shortages.
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the review, saying it’s a key chance to cut red tape and make the scheme more efficient for both farmers and workers.
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Accommodation, transport, and inconsistent regulations are among the top issues now being examined.
Consultations are ongoing as the government looks to strengthen one of agriculture’s most relied-upon labour programs.
