PLMAM 2024

11 Nov 2024 to 14 Nov 2024

Overview

Welcome to the Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) 2024. The 2024 PLMAM is hosted by the Government of Australia and will take place from 11-14 November at the Pullman Hotel King George Square in Brisbane, Australia.

The PLMAM is provided in the PACER Plus Arrangement on Labour Mobility as a mechanism to advance regional labour mobility cooperation. The theme for PLMAM 2024 is "Collectively Building Resilience", raising the importance of regional cooperation to build the resilience of labour mobility in the Pacific. Framed by this theme, the four-day PLMAM programme will provide opportunities for deliberation by key labour mobility stakeholders on tangible measures to build the resilience of Pacific labour mobility schemes. 

There are limited spaces for PLMAM 2024, and we encourage interested participants to register early by clicking HERE. Please note that there is also a virtual participation option which will be conveyed to you through the registration process.

IMPORTANT: You are welcome to view the 2024 PLMAM proceedings live by clicking on the 'Register Now' button highlighted in orange on this page. Registration closes on 30 September 2024.

Day 1

Day 1: Monday 11 November 2024

Forum Island Country Caucus

A Closed Meeting for Forum Island Countries which are Signatories of the PACER Plus Arrangement on Labour Mobility

A PLMAM Employer Forum will also be held in parallel to the Forum Island Caucus.
This Forum is a closed meeting for PALM and RSE Employers who have registered for PLMAM 2024. Details of the Employer Forum will be conveyed directly to the registered participants. Participants who are not in these closed meetings have a free day.

Chair: TBC

Co-Chair: Mr. Roy Lagolago, Head of the PACER Plus Implementation Unit

Time Activity
08:00 - 08:30 Registrations
08:30 - 09:00

Opening Prayer
Opening Remarks by the Chair
Adoption of the Agenda

09:00 - 09:45

Agenda 1: Outcomes of PLMAM 2023

Progress Update on PLMAM 2023 Outcomes
Discussion Paper PLMAM-24/1: Progress Update on PLMAM 2023 Outcomes

Dr. Alisi Holani
PPIU

09:45 - 10:30

Agenda 2: Increasing the effectiveness of the Arrangement on Labour Mobility

Discussion Paper PLMAM-24/2: Increasing the development benefits of labour mobility through the new PACER Plus Arrangement on Labour Mobility (ALM)

Dr. Alisi Holani
PPIU

10:30 - 10:50

Agenda 3: Improving Pacific labour mobility data management

Discussion Paper PLMAM-24/3: Pacific labour mobility data management concept

ILO

10:50 - 11:30

Morning Tea

11:30 - 12:30

Agenda 4: Pacific Discussions on Pacific Labour Mobility Schemes

Facilitated discussion on existing Pacific labour mobility schemes

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 14:30

Agenda 4: Pacific Discussions on Pacific Labour Mobility schemes

Facilitated discussion on existing Pacific labour mobility schemes

14:30 - 15:00

Other Matters
Final Words from the Chair
Closing Prayer

15:00 - 15:30

Afternoon Tea

 

 

   

 

Day 2

Day 2: Tuesday 12 November 2024

Labour Sending Unit and Approved Employer Conference

A forum to discuss issues relating to worker recruitment, selection, education, mobilisation, and welfare and to determine regional solutions to address these issues.

Chair: Ms. Angelica Neville, Labour Mobility Officer, ILO Office for Pacific Island Countries
Time Activity
08:30 - 09:00 Registrations
09:00 - 09:30

Morning Tea

Meet and Greet

09:30 - 10:20 PLMAM 2024 Opening Ceremony
10:20 - 10:30 Introduction of the Chair and Opening Remarks by the Chair
10:30 - 11:00

Session 1: Pacific Labour Mobility Worker Wellbeing

Draft Guiding Principles on Pacific Labour Mobility Worker Wellbeing

Dr. Heather Nunns & Dr. Charlotte Bedford

11:00 - 12:30

Session 2: Operationalising the Guiding Principles on Pacific Labour Mobility Worker Wellbeing

i. Worker perspectives
Worker representatives

ii. Employer perspectives
PALM & RSE employer representatives

iii. Union perspectives
TBC

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 14:45

Session 2 Cont.: Operationalising the Guiding Principles on Pacific Labour Mobility Worker Wellbeing

iv. Labour Sending Country perspectives
Kiribati, Tonga, Vanuatu

v. Labour Receiving Country perspectives
Australia, New Zealand

14:45 - 15:15 Afternoon Tea
15:15 - 16:15

Session 3: Priority Measures to Operationalise the Guiding Principles on Pacific Labour Mobility Worker Wellbeing   

Facilitated Dialogue on Way Forward

Facilitated by Dr. Alisi Kautoke Holani, PPIU   

16:15 - 16:30

Final Words from the Chair

Closing Prayer

19:00 - 21:00

Welcome Reception
Hosted by Australia

 

 

   

Day 3

Day 3: Wednesday 13 November 2024

Development Impact Workshop

A forum to discuss measures to enhance the positive development impacts of labour mobility in Pacific Island Countries

Chair: TBC
Time Activity
08:00 - 08:30 Registrations
08:30 - 08:45 Opening Prayer
Opening Remarks by the Chair
08:45 - 09:45

Session 1: Development Impacts of Labour Mobility in Pacific Countries

Pacific Labour Sending Country Perspectives

Solomon Islands

09:45 - 10:00 Morning Tea
10:00 - 11:30

Session 2: Way Forward on Strengthening Skills Development in the Labour Migration Cycle

Panel Discussion: Pacific Labour Mobility Partnership

  1. Outcomes from the Regional Workshop on Skills Development in the ALM - PPIU
  2. Pacific qualification agency perspectives - Samoa
  3. Pacific Private Sector perspectives - PIPSO
  4. PALM and RSE Employer perspectives - TBC
11:30 - 12:30

Session 3: Way Forward on Strengthening Skills Development in the Labour Migration Cycle

Facilitated Dialogue on Way Forward

Facilitated by Dr. Alisi Holani, PPIU   

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 14:15

Session 4: Social Protection and Superannuation

Social Protection and Superannuation in the RSE and PALM schemes

Australia, New Zealand

14:15 - 14:30

Afternoon Tea

14:30 - 15:45

Session 5: Way forward on Social Protection and Superannuation in the RSE and PALM

Panel Discussion:

  1. Worker perspectives: TBC
  2. PALM and RSE Employer perspectives: TBC
  3. Labour Sending Country perspectives: TBC
  4. Social Protection Standards: ILO
15:45 - 16:45

Session 6: Way Forward on Social Protection and Superannuation in Pacific Labour Mobility

Facilitated Dialogue on Way Forward

Facilitated by Dr. Alisi Holani, PPIU   

16:45 - 17:00

Final Words from the Chair

Closing Prayer

 

 

   

Day 4

Day 4: Thursday 14 November 2024

Pacific Labour Mobility Dialogue

The final plenary is an official meeting of all labour sending and receiving countries to discuss and agree on strategic priorities required under the PACER Plus Arrangement on Labour Mobility. All PLMAM 2024 participants are invited to attend.

Chair:  TBC

Co-Chair: Mr. Roy Lagolago, Head of the PACER Plus Implementation Unit

Time Activity
08:00 - 08:30 Registrations
08:30 - 09:00

Opening Prayer
Opening Remarks by the Chair
Adoption of the agenda

09:00 - 09:30

Agenda 1: Outcomes of PLMAM 2023

Progress Update on PLMAM 2023 Outcomes

Discussion Paper PLMAM-24/1: Progress Update on PLMAM 2023 Outcomes

Dr. Alisi Holani
PPIU

09:30 - 10:15

Agenda 2: Increasing the effectiveness of the Arrangement on Labour Mobility

Discussion Paper PLMAM-24/2: Increasing the development benefits of labour mobility through the new PACER Plus Arrangement on Labour Mobility (ALM) 

Dr. Alisi Holani
PPIU

10:15 - 10:30

Morning Tea

10:30 - 11:15

Agenda 3: Improving Pacific Labour Mobility Data Management

Discussion Paper PLMAM-24/3: Pacific labour mobility data management concept

ILO  

11:15 - 12:00

Agenda 4: Pacific Labour Mobility Principles and Architecture

Discussion Paper PLMAM-24/4: Pacific Labour Mobility Principles and Architecture

PPIU, IOM and PIFS 

12:00 - 12:30

Agenda 5: Update on Labour Mobility Opportunities

5.1 Update on Intra-Pacific Labour Mobility

TBC

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 14:30

Agenda 5 Cont.: Update on Labour Mobility Opportunities

5.2 Update on the RSE and PALM Schemes

Australia, New Zealand

14:30 - 14:45

Afternoon Tea

14:45 - 15:15

Agenda 6: Outcomes from the 2024 PLMAM Employer Forum

TBC 

15:15 - 15:30

Agenda 7: Outcomes from the 2024 LSU & AE Conference and the 2024 Development Impact Workshop

Presentations by Chairs of the LSU & AE Conference and the Development Impact Workshop

15:30 - 16:00

Agenda 8: Adoption of Host Country and tentative dates for PLMAM 2025

16:00 - 16:30

Agenda 9: Other Matters

16:30 - 17:00

Final Words from the Chair
Closing Prayer

19:00 - 21:00

Closing Reception
Hosted by the PPIU

 

 

   

Visa Requirements

Those interested in participating in the PLMAM 2024 may be required to obtain a Visitor (Business Visitor) (subclass 600) Visa. For further details on eligibility requirements, please visit Visitor visa (subclass 600) Business Visitor stream by clicking HERE. Applicants applying for a Visitor (Business Visitor) (subclass 600) visa may need to provide their biometrics in relation to each visa application they lodge. Further details on biometric requirements are available on the Department's website Biometrics here.

For foreign government representatives, you may apply for a Subclass 600 visa in the Business Visitor stream with a nil VAC. Nil VAC eligible applicants can apply with a United Nations (UN) Laissez-Passer, diplomatic, official or personal passport and should provide a letter of support or a Third Party Note (TPN) from their government or a letter of invitation to demonstrate that they are travelling "in the course of acting as a representative of a foreign government".

Further information on appropriate visa options for all registered participants is available HERE.

Participants are encouraged to lodge their visa applications four to six weeks in advance of their intended travel date to ensure there is sufficient time for it to be finalised.

Accommodation Options

Venue Room Type & Star Distance from Venue

Adina Apartment Hotel (click here)
171 George Street, Brisbane City

Apartment
4 star
600 meters

Evolution Apartments (click here)
18 Tank Street, Brisbane City

Apartment
4 star

450 meters

George Williams Hotel (click here)
317/325 George Street, Brisbane City

Hotel
4 star
250 meters

Hilton Brisbane (click here)
190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City

Hotel
5 star
600 meters

Hyatt Regency Brisbane (click here)
33 Burnett Lane, Brisbane City

Hotel
5 star
300 meters

The Inchcolm (click here)
73 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill

Hotel
4 star
700 meters

MacArthur Chambers Apartments (here)
201 Edward Street, Brisbane City

Apartment
4 star
600 meters

The Manor Apartment (click here)
289 Queen Street, Brisbane City

Apartment
4 star
700 meters

Mercure Brisbane King George Square (here)
Corner Ann and Roma Streets, Brisbane

Hotel
4 star
110 meters

Meriton Suites Herschel Street (click here)
43 Herschel Street, Brisbane City

Apartment
5 star
400 meters

Oaks Brisbane on Charlotte Suite (here)
128 Charlotte Street, Brisbane City

Apartment
4 star
650 meters

Pullman Brisbane King George Square (here)
Corner Ann and Roma Streets, Brisbane

Hotel
5 star
5 meters

Sofitel Brisbane Central (click here)
249 Turbot Street, Brisbane City

Hotel
5 star
600 meters

voco Brisbane City Center (click here)
85/87 N Quay, Brisbane City

Hotel
4 star
450 meters

W Brisbane (click here)
81 N Quay, Brisbane City

Hotel
5 star
450 meters