Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Politics
Paul Osborne

Pacific labour milestone reached six months early

The Pacific Worker Mobility Scheme has staff in a range of industries such as food and hospitality. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

A scheme to expand the number of Pacific Islanders working in Australian industries such as agriculture and aged care has reached its target six months early.

The October budget set out a plan for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme to reach 35,000 workers by June 2023.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.