Pacific labour governance and migration Pacific seasonal migration to New Zealand and Australia: Literature review, April 2012
This research was commissioned by the ILO’s Labour Governance and Migration Project through the support of the Australian Government – ILO Partnership Agreement (2010 – 2015). The findings contribute to better understanding of the support required by workers after returning to their home countries following participation in seasonal migration schemes in Australia and New Zealand.
The purpose of this literature review was to find out about pre‐departure and reintegration services for temporary migrants and the impact of these services. In particular, it focuses on reintegration services that support building economic livelihoods, income generation, skills and employment prospects. The primary focus was on literature relating to the New Zealand Government’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme and the Australian Government’s Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme (PSWPS). This review also explored Canada’s Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (CSAWP) and the Philippines temporary migration scheme to the extent that any lessons learned might be relevant to good practice and opportunities in the South Pacific region.
The review is set out in four sections and concludes with a discussion of the implications of the findings for further work in the Pacific.
The review is set out in four sections and concludes with a discussion of the implications of the findings for further work in the Pacific.
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- ILO Country Office for Pacific Island Countries