Optimising the PALM scheme delivery in Australia
The Australian Government conducted consultations on consolidating the domestic (onshore) delivery of the PALM scheme within the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR).
The presentation for the phase 1 consultations is available and outlines the options for discussion and feedback for the draft PALM scheme Deed of Agreement and Guidelines, as well as a table with PALM parameters already consulted on in 2021–22.
This document outlines current SWP and PLS requirements as well as PALM Deed of Agreement and Guidelines settings from previous consultations.
Frequently Asked Questions based on the questions received during virtual and face-to-face consultation sessions.
This discussion paper has been developed to highlight the proposed transition and what these changes mean for all PALM scheme stakeholders.
The Australian Government conducted consultations on consolidating the domestic (onshore) delivery of the PALM scheme within the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR).
We continue to work on streamlining of the Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) and the Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) into the consolidated Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.