Addressing the health workforce crisis in the Pacific

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Charlie Joyce Researcher
Fiona Macdonald Acting Director, Centre for Future Work
Lisa Heap Senior Researcher
Australia dumps its care crisis on the Pacific – new report Labour mobility is a significant contributor to Pacific Islands’ economies.

Labour mobility is a significant contributor to Pacific Islands’ economies.

Australia and New Zealand’s temporary labour migration schemes for Pacific workers have expanded into more industries including personal care work in aged care.

This has led to the loss of skilled health workers from Pacific Island countries, including registered nurses, to lower-skilled personal care jobs overseas.

Workers who take up temporary migration in Australia and New Zealand are vulnerable to being underpaid and exploited, due to their visa status.

This report examines the need for reform of labour migration systems and greater consultation with workers.

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