564 Fijians Working Under Pacific Labour Scheme In Australia Ministry preparing more workers for upcoming labour mobility programmes. by fonua talei Minister for Employment Parveen Bala on February 12, 2021. Photo: Ronald Kumar
2021-04-03
A total of 564 Fijians are employed in meat works, hospital and accommodation and aged care sectors under the Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) in Australia.
This was revealed in Parliament this week by the Minister for Employment, Parveen Bala.
In addition to the number of Fijians employed under the scheme, the ministry is preparing more workers for other upcoming labour mobility programmes.
Fiji’s participation under the scheme was formal