No images? Click here Fakatalofa and welcome!May started off strong as we signed a MoU with the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO). We will collaborate to advocate and respond to issues and opportunities that support the development and sustainable growth of the tourism industry in the Pacific as we slowly open our borders to the world. You can read more about it below. We're also excited to introduce the PACER Plus E-Learning platform, an online system designed to facilitate a range of e-learning opportunities relevant to PACER Plus and to assist with improving your knowledge on the Agreement. We have developed six courses with the first course available from 1 June 2022. Fortnightly release of courses will happen thereafter. You can read more about it and register below. Regrettably, I'll close with sad news. You may know of the passing of Tuvalu's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fisheries and Trade, Hon. Minute Taupo. His contributions to Tuvalu and her people were immense. Mr Taupo was also a champion of PACER Plus and was quite instrumental in Tuvalu ratifying the Agreement on 31 January 2022, making Tuvalu the latest country to join the PACER Plus family. Tuvalu and the Pacific has lost a great leader. Our thoughts are with his family and Tuvalu during this difficult time. Fakafetai lasi, Head of Unit PPIU partners with SPTOThe PPIU and the SPTO signed an MoU in May to advocate and respond to issues and opportunities that support the development and sustainable growth of the tourism industry in the Pacific post the global pandemic. Read more about the partnership below. Niue Trade PortalNiue Trade Information Portal gives access to guides on licenses, pre-clearance permits and clearance formalities for meat and agricultural products as well as handicrafts and fish within, to and from Niue. Kava Label CheckCertain kava products are now permitted as food for sale in Australia. However, before exporting kava, Pacific kava exporters must satisfy a number of biosecurity and labelling laws in Australia. We're conducting free kava labelling checks for Pacific exporters. Registration is required. Agricultural products Label CheckPACER Plus countries can now access free labelling checks for agricultural products being exported to Australia. HACCP Australia will review labels and provide advice in partnership with the PACER Plus Implementation Unit until the end of July 2022. Farewell, Hon. TaupoWe wish to convey our condolences to the family, and the people of Tuvalu on the passing of Tuvalu's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Fisheries and Trade, Hon. Minute Taupo. Mr Taupo was a champion of PACER Plus and was quite instrumental in Tuvalu ratifying the Agreement on 31 January 2022, making Tuvalu the latest country to join the PACER Plus family. Labour Mobility WebinarLabour mobility exists as a viable development approach for the Pacific and has the potential to deliver positive gains to both receiving and sending countries. A webinar was held to increase awareness of the ALM and its potential benefits for the Pacific region. We want to make your experience with us better! If you have any questions or if you wish to be featured in next month's update, please contact us. Fa'afetai lava. |