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 | |||
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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. |
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Chair: TBC Co-Chair: Mr. Roy Lagolago, Head of the PACER Plus Implementation Unit |
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| 08:00 - 08:30 | Registrations | ||
| 08:30 - 09:00 |
Opening Prayer |
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| 09:00 - 09:45 |
Agenda 1: Outcomes of PLMAM 2023 Progress Update on PLMAM 2023 Outcomes Dr. Alisi Holani |
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| 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 |
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| 10:30 - 10:50 |
Agenda 3: Improving Pacific labour mobility data management Discussion Paper PLMAM-24/3: Pacific labour mobility data management concept ILO |
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| 10:50 - 11:30 |
Morning Tea |
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| 11:30 - 12:30 |
Agenda 4: Pacific Discussions on Pacific Labour Mobility Schemes Facilitated discussion on existing Pacific labour mobility schemes |
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| 12:30 - 13:30 |
Lunch |
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| 13:30 - 14:30 |
Agenda 4: Pacific Discussions on Pacific Labour Mobility schemes Facilitated discussion on existing Pacific labour mobility schemes |
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| 14:30 - 15:00 |
Other Matters |
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| 15:00 - 15:30 |
Afternoon Tea |
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Day 2
| Day 2: Tuesday 12 November 2024 | |||
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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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 11:00 - 12:30 |
Session 2: Operationalising the Guiding Principles on Pacific Labour Mobility Worker Wellbeing i. Worker perspectives ii. Employer perspectives iii. Union perspectives |
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| 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 v. Labour Receiving Country perspectives |
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| 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 |
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| 16:15 - 16:30 |
Final Words from the Chair Closing Prayer |
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| 19:00 - 21:00 |
Welcome Reception |
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Day 3
| Day 3: Wednesday 13 November 2024 | |||
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Development Impact Workshop A forum to discuss measures to enhance the positive development impacts of labour mobility in Pacific Island Countries |
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| Chair: TBC | |||
| Time | Activity | ||
| 08:00 - 08:30 | Registrations | ||
| 08:30 - 08:45 | Opening Prayer Opening Remarks by the Chair |
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| 08:45 - 09:45 |
Session 1: Development Impacts of Labour Mobility in Pacific Countries Pacific Labour Sending Country Perspectives Solomon Islands |
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| 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
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 14:15 - 14:30 |
Afternoon Tea |
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| 14:30 - 15:45 |
Session 5: Way forward on Social Protection and Superannuation in the RSE and PALM Panel Discussion:
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| 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 |
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| 16:45 - 17:00 |
Final Words from the Chair Closing Prayer |
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Day 4
| Day 4: Thursday 14 November 2024 | |||
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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. |
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Chair: TBC Co-Chair: Mr. Roy Lagolago, Head of the PACER Plus Implementation Unit |
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| Time | Activity | ||
| 08:00 - 08:30 | Registrations | ||
| 08:30 - 09:00 |
Opening Prayer |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 10:15 - 10:30 |
Morning Tea |
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| 10:30 - 11:15 |
Agenda 3: Improving Pacific Labour Mobility Data Management Discussion Paper PLMAM-24/3: Pacific labour mobility data management concept ILO |
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| 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 |
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| 12:00 - 12:30 |
Agenda 5: Update on Labour Mobility Opportunities 5.1 Update on Intra-Pacific Labour Mobility TBC |
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| 12:30 - 13:30 |
Lunch |
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| 13:30 - 14:30 |
Agenda 5 Cont.: Update on Labour Mobility Opportunities 5.2 Update on the RSE and PALM Schemes Australia, New Zealand |
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| 14:30 - 14:45 |
Afternoon Tea |
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| 14:45 - 15:15 |
Agenda 6: Outcomes from the 2024 PLMAM Employer Forum TBC |
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| 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 |
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| 15:30 - 16:00 |
Agenda 8: Adoption of Host Country and tentative dates for PLMAM 2025 |
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| 16:00 - 16:30 |
Agenda 9: Other Matters |
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| 16:30 - 17:00 |
Final Words from the Chair |
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| 19:00 - 21:00 |
Closing Reception |
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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
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Adina Apartment Hotel (click here) |
Apartment 4 star |
600 meters | |
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Evolution Apartments (click here) |
Apartment |
450 meters | |
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George Williams Hotel (click here) |
Hotel 4 star |
250 meters | |
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Hilton Brisbane (click here) |
Hotel 5 star |
600 meters | |
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Hyatt Regency Brisbane (click here) |
Hotel 5 star |
300 meters | |
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The Inchcolm (click here) |
Hotel 4 star |
700 meters | |
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MacArthur Chambers Apartments (here) |
Apartment 4 star |
600 meters | |
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The Manor Apartment (click here) |
Apartment 4 star |
700 meters | |
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Mercure Brisbane King George Square (here) |
Hotel 4 star |
110 meters | |
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Meriton Suites Herschel Street (click here) |
Apartment 5 star |
400 meters | |
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Oaks Brisbane on Charlotte Suite (here) |
Apartment 4 star |
650 meters | |
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Pullman Brisbane King George Square (here) |
Hotel 5 star |
5 meters | |
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Sofitel Brisbane Central (click here) |
Hotel 5 star |
600 meters | |
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voco Brisbane City Center (click here) |
Hotel 4 star |
450 meters | |
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W Brisbane (click here) |
Hotel 5 star |
450 meters | |
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