More Solomon Islanders will be sent abroad to work in plantations in Australia under the Australian-funded labour-trade scheme. They are expected to work for up to 9 months in Australia before they are returned to Solomon Islands. The scheme ensures Australian plantation owners have access to reliable labour from the Solomon Islands. (Source: Solomon Star, 16 May 2019)
It is not clear whether Australia is interested in other skilled labour from Solomon Islands.
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