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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?

Will there be funding available for PALM scheme employers to improve workers’ technical knowledge and abilities?
  • The PALM scheme skills development program provides workers from the Pacific and Timor-Leste with access to training while they are working in Australia.
  • The program benefits both workers and employers by improving workers’ technical knowledge and abilities and increasing business productivity.
  • Funding will be available for PALM scheme employers. These funds are intended to contribute to the costs of both accredited and non-accredited training for workers.