FIRST PACIFIC LABOUR SCHEME RECRUITS FROM THE SOLOMONS

FIRST PACIFIC LABOUR SCHEME RECRUITS FROM THE SOLOMONS

Posted by : Posted on : 03-Feb-2019

First PLS recruited

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper – 3 February 2019

“IN a major milestone for Solomon Islands, the first ever Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) workers have been recruited.

“The exciting new program, launched last year, will enable Solomon Islanders to work in Australia for up to three years.

“In a great start for 2019, Australian employer PowerPac has recruited 11 PLS workers from Solomon Islands.

“The workers will undertake non-seasonal agricultural roles and will work on three farms located across Queensland.

“The first seven workers departed Solomon Islands in January and will pick bananas in Mareeba in Far North Queensland.

“The workers have made a great start and are already busy picking bananas on two farms.

“The final four workers will travel to the Lockyer Valley region next week and will receive an on-farm induction before commencing work.

“Prior to leaving Solomon Islands, all workers participated in a pre-departure briefings.

“The trainings provided workers with detailed information about their contractual benefits and obligations, and general information about Australian culture, laws and customs.

  Copyright @ 2019, Solomon Star News.

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