Who is primarily responsible for the management and operation of the PALM scheme?
- The PALM scheme is managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) with the support of an external provider, the Pacific Labour Facility (PLF).
- DFAT, DEWR and the PLF will continue to work closely with other responsible government agencies including the Department of Home Affairs, Australian Border Force and the Fair Work Ombudsman to ensure the integrity of the scheme is maintained.