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This document outlines how personal and sensitive information is collected, used, and disclosed by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) in relation to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.
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Attachment Size Privacy Collection Statement - PALM scheme employer application form.docx 242.01 KB Attachment Size Privacy Collection Statement - PALM scheme employer application form.pdf 253.91 KB
Road rules in Australia are different from the rules in Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste. Before driving in Australia, make sure you have a current driver’s license. You must also check that your license can be used in the area in…
Attachment Size General road rules guide - August 2025.pdf 141.92 KB
From 15 August 2025, updates have been made to the arrival and departure reporting requirements in the PALM scheme to improve visibility of how, when and where workers are participating in the program, including movements within Australia. …
Attachment Size Arrival and departure reporting frequently asked questions - August 2025.docx 171.59 KB Attachment Size Arrival and departure reporting frequently asked questions - August 2025.pdf 190.46 KB
The worker privacy notice and consent form explains how the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, and the people and departments it works with, collect and use your personal information. They follow the rules in the Privacy Act…
Attachment Size PALM scheme worker privacy notice and consent form.docx 97.1 KB Attachment Size PALM scheme worker privacy notice and consent form.pdf 204.63 KB Attachment Size Information sheet for workers - English.docx 267.6 KB Attachment Size Information sheet for workers - Bislama.docx 265.42 KB Attachment Size Information sheet for workers - Fiji Hindi.docx 467.43 KB Attachment Size Information sheet for workers - Fijian.docx 462.9 KB Attachment Size Information sheet for workers - Gilbertese.docx 199.68 KB Attachment Size Information sheet for workers - Nauru.docx 268.13 KB Attachment Size Information sheet for workers - Samoan.docx 210.76 KB Attachment Size Information sheet for workers - Solomon Islands Pidgin.docx 268.73 KB Attachment Size Information sheet for workers - Tetum.docx 209.92 KB Attachment Size Information sheet for workers - Tok Pisin.docx 221.83 KB Attachment Size Information sheet for workers - Tuvaluan.docx 268.07 KB Attachment Size FAQ - Long-term PALM scheme workers.docx 149.75 KB Attachment Size FAQ - PALM scheme employers.docx 156.83 KB Attachment Size PALM scheme employer privacy consent form confirmation.docx 159.13 KB
The Government of Samoa is intending to implement an employer service fee and agents fee of A$50 for each Samoan candidate recruited into the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. These fees will be managed by the Samoan Labour…
Attachment Size Employer fees for recruiting Samoan workers - DEWR FAQs.pdf 129.47 KB Attachment Size LEEP information for employers (labour mobility) - July 2025.pdf 580.7 KB Attachment Size Employer fees for recruiting Samoan workers - LEEP FAQs.pdf 120.57 KB
This operational advice provides information to Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme employers on the portability settings available to provide greater flexibility in managing their workforce needs and to respond to unforeseen…
Attachment Size Offshore portability operational advice - August 2025.docx 98.22 KB Attachment Size Offshore portability operational advice - August 2025.pdf 196.4 KB Attachment Size Onshore portability operational advice - August 2025.docx 102.1 KB Attachment Size Onshore portability operational advice - August 2025.pdf 199.29 KB Attachment Size Temporary portability operational advice - August 2025.docx 94.92 KB Attachment Size Temporary portability operational advice - August 2025.pdf 207.85 KB
This document contains information to support Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme employers, workers and other stakeholders impacted by Ex-cyclone Alfred.
Attachment Size Ex-cyclone Alfred - frequently asked questions - 12 March 2025.docx 159.86 KB Attachment Size Ex-cyclone Alfred frequently asked questions - 12 March 2025.pdf 241.32 KB
This factsheet provides information for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme employers on the requirements for tax invoices provided to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) for travel and skill cost claims.
Attachment Size Requirement for reimbursement invoices factsheet.docx 210.34 KB Attachment Size Requirement for reimbursement invoices factsheet.pdf 283.29 KB
This document provides Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme stakeholders with more information on the aged care expansion program.
Attachment Size Aged care expansion program information sheet.docx 153.25 KB Attachment Size Aged care expansion program information sheet.pdf 149.31 KB
This document provides Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme stakeholders with more information on the early childhood education and care pilot.
Attachment Size Early childhood education and care pilot information sheet.pdf 181.36 KB Attachment Size Early childhood education and care pilot information sheet.docx 408.24 KB
This guide contains information to help Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme workers better understand their offer of employment.
Attachment Size Understanding your offer of employment - English.pdf 6.8 MB Attachment Size Understanding your offer of employment - Bislama.pdf 412.28 KB Attachment Size Understanding your offer of employment - Fijian.pdf 347.4 KB Attachment Size Understanding your offer of employment - Gilbertese.pdf 348.63 KB Attachment Size Understanding your offer of employment - Nauru.pdf 346.95 KB Attachment Size Understanding your offer of employment - Samoan.pdf 347.79 KB Attachment Size Understanding your offer of employment - Solomon Islands pidgin.pdf 382.21 KB Attachment Size Understanding your offer of employment - Tetum.pdf 386.06 KB Attachment Size Understanding your offer of employment - Tok Pisin.pdf 385.49 KB Attachment Size Understanding your offer of employment - Tongan.pdf 388.18 KB Attachment Size Understanding your offer of employment - Tuvuluan.pdf 387.2 KB
This document contains information to support Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme employers, workers and other stakeholders impacted by the 17 December earthquake in Vanuatu.
Attachment Size FAQs - Vanuatu earthquake - 21 December 2024.docx 158.82 KB Attachment Size FAQs - Vanuatu earthquake - 21 December 2024.pdf 187.59 KB
This document provides guidance for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme employers when reporting a critical incident.
Attachment Size Incident reporting guidance for PALM scheme employers - December 2024.docx 459.13 KB Attachment Size Incident reporting guidance for PALM scheme employers - Dec 24.pdf 414.35 KB
This factsheet provides information for PALM scheme employers intending to recruit PALM scheme workers in an eligible industry that they have not previously recruited workers in.
Attachment Size 12-month industry experience requirement for PALM scheme employers.docx 162.31 KB Attachment Size 12-month industry experience requirement for PALM scheme employers.pdf 201.39 KB Attachment Size Request form to recruit in an additional industry.docx 161.06 KB Attachment Size Request form to recruit in an additional industry.pdf 210.12 KB
This factsheet provides information for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme employers on the practical application of standdown settings in the PALM scheme deed and guidelines.
Attachment Size Standdowns in the PALM scheme factsheet.docx 148.72 KB Attachment Size Standdowns in the PALM scheme factsheet.pdf 160.98 KB