The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election. What does this mean?

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When did the PALM scheme visa commence?
  • On 4 April 2022, the Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa - Pacific Australia Labour Mobility stream came into effect. This created the consolidated PALM scheme visa stream. It extends visa validity for up to 4 years for long-term worker placements and enables eligible short-term workers to transfer into long-term placements onshore.