Good news for Vietnamese agricultural workers! This year, the Australian government is inviting 1,000 agricultural workers from Vietnam to enter the country for work purposes under facilitated rules.
There was an agreement signed between Australia and Vietnam to implement the Memorandum of Understanding on March 1, 2024.
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According to reports, the Australian government will support 1,000 workers from Vietnam to work in its agricultural sector in 2024 under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, which aligns with this agreement.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia states that Australia’s Agriculture Visa is no longer obtainable as a visa product. Therefore, the agriculture workers from Vietnam will now accept this opportunity via the PALM scheme.
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What Are The Eligibility Criteria For The PALM Scheme?
Workers must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
- Be above 21 years old
- Prove their English language proficiency
- Meet the health requirements.
- Have the necessary skills and work experience as required by the Australian employer
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According to a Vietnamese news source, agricultural sector workers can earn more than $2,600 (AUD4,000) monthly during their regular working hours, apart from extra shifts.
Australia Needs 3,000 Horticulture Workers Alone Each Year
Australia must attract almost 3,000 foreign horticulture workers annually to cope with acute labor shortages. Other subsectors of horticulture are also struggling with a lack of labor.
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It is anticipated that about 1,000 agricultural workers will start working in Australia in 2024. Moreover, a similar number of other nationalities are also expected to benefit from the visa approval.
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