SI PALM workers reminded to abide by labour laws of Australia

Solomon Islands workers employed under Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme are reminded to understand the labour laws of Australia and most importantly their contracts.

This message was re-emphasised during a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele and Solomon Islands PALM workers last month in Brisbane and Adelaide.

Both meetings were opportunities for all parties to discuss the benefits of the scheme, challenges faced and to remind the workers of the need to respect the laws of Australia as host country.

With the number of workers expected to increase following the current Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) Work Pool recruitment drive which will end on 10th March and the ongoing mobilization of people from the work ready pool, the need for Solomon Islanders to be reminded of the need to stick to the clauses of their contract is critically important.

The Labour Mobility Program is one of the key policy priorities of the DCGA government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs External Trade and is aimed at addressing the high unemployment rate in the country.

Apart from employment, the scheme has given boost to the local economy with almost SB$200m in remittance received as reported by CBSI. This is one of the benefits of the program for the Solomon Islands economy.

Therefore, the government insists it will continue to support the program and work towards...

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