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Tonga's entry into the Scheme will provide more Tongan workers access to skills development opportunities, while also helping fill labour shortages in rural and regional Australia.
Tonga has participated over a number of years under the Seasonal Worker Programme, providing almost half of the 31,000 workers since 2012. The Australian government is pleased Tonga will have the opportunity to build on this through joining the Pacific Labour Scheme.