A Sydney cleaning business operator has been fined $14,554 after a court found she exploited vulnerable migrant workers and failed to comply with workplace...
Immigration officials refused to accept NZ asylum certificate as valid for entry into after Aakash allegedly failed to present an Indian passport, claiming it had been lost.
PM Rabuka said Fiji continued to face persistent workforce shortages driven by strong global competition for labour, increasing domestic demand and labour mobility schemes.
Investigators claim the man is unlawfully residing in Australia and submitted fraudulent documents as part of ongoing attempts to secure permanent residency.
Minister for Multicultural Affairs Anne Aly said language skills were a national asset that created opportunities for young people while strengthening cultural understanding.
The schemes allow temporary migrants to work in agriculture for seven to eleven months under the RSE, and in agriculture for up to nine months or in other sectors such as meat processing for up to four years under PALM.
The program pairs kindergarten teachers with language specialists to weave language learning into everyday activities such as play, music, storytelling, art and movement, rather than formal classroom lessons.
The trio will take on key negotiation roles across major global challenges, including economic reform, job creation, food security, global health, and conflict resolution.
Officials warned that the sharp rise reflects both improved enforcement and an escalating threat environment driven by powerful narcotics syndicates adapting to international pressure.