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PALM WORKERS WARNED AGAINST ABSCONDING

The Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations is issuing a strong warning to Fijians participating in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme to honour their employment contracts, stressing that absconding puts future opportunities for thousands of workers at risk.

Permanent Secretary, Mr Jone Maritino Nemani said while the vast majority of Fijian workers continue to perform exceptionally well overseas, those who leave their approved employer without authorisation damage Fiji’s reputation and undermine the trust built between Fiji, Australia and participating employers.

PS Nemani revealed that around 400 Fijian workers have disengaged from the PALM Scheme. While some cases involved genuine workplace issues, many workers left without following the proper processes. He said the Ministry has worked closely with Australian authorities and employers to secure fair outcomes, with more than 200 workers successfully re-engaged after assessment. However, workers who commit serious offences or breaches of the programme cannot return.

He warned that absconding leads to stricter compliance measures and greater scrutiny by receiving countries, making it more difficult for future Fijians to access overseas employment opportunities.

Workers experiencing workplace problems are urged to immediately contact Fiji’s Country Liaison Officers (CLOs) or the relevant Australian authorities rather than abandoning their employment. Each disengaged worker is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, and only those who meet the PALM Scheme’s eligibility requirements may be re-engaged.

PS Nemani reminded workers that the PALM Scheme has transformed the lives of thousands of Fijian families through employment, skills development and higher incomes, urging all participants to uphold Fiji’s reputation by demonstrating honesty, professionalism and respect for their employment obligations.

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