BY NED GAGAHE

The Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has issued another warning to the public regarding individuals and groups falsely posing as recruitment agents for employment opportunities in Australia and New Zealand.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the LMU clarified that the unit is the sole agency responsible for facilitating the registration process for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme. The LMU also emphasized that no new recruitment for the PALM scheme will be conducted at this time.

“The PALM scheme does not operate through agents. However, some individuals and groups have been misrepresenting themselves as local agents and demanding upfront payments from job seekers,” the LMU said.

The LMU strongly reminded the public that the PALM scheme is completely free of charge. Applicants are only required to cover the costs of their passport, police clearance, and medical clearance. No other fees are required to participate in the PALM scheme.

For those seeking employment under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme in New Zealand, the LMU clarified that recruitment is conducted exclusively through approved agents. Job seekers are urged to verify the list of authorized agents with the LMU before engaging in any recruitment process.

Additionally, the LMU reiterated that no new recruitment for the PALM scheme is being conducted at this time. Any updates or changes regarding the recruitment process will be communicated to the public officially.

The LMU continues to advise job seekers to be cautious and avoid falling victim to fraudulent recruitment agents. The public is urged to only engage with verified, legitimate sources to ensure they do not become targets of scams.

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