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Pacific Australia Labour Mobility stream
This visa stream lets you come to Australia to participate in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.
At a Glance
From AUD 355.00
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You need to
- be a citizen and resident of a participating PALM scheme country
- be sponsored by a temporary activities sponsor, that is approved by DEWR as a PALM scheme employer
- lodge an application online.
Help with your visa
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With this visa, you may
- 9 months if you are employed under a short-term work contract
- 4 years if you are employed under a long-term work contract.
- work in Australia for a temporary activities sponsor, that is approved by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) as a Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme employer
- travel to and from Australia as many times as you need while holding a work contract under the PALM scheme and a valid visa.