AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLabour Mobility Shock: A Timor-Leste worker says a PALM farm job in rural NSW left him with just $1,500 after being made to work only half his visa term and repay travel and accommodation costs—sparking fresh questions about how the scheme protects workers. Justice & Safety: Samoa’s courts and workplaces stay in focus: the Supreme Court handed a record-long jail term for attempted murder tied to intimate partner violence, while a separate case highlights how quickly workplace safety failures can turn fatal. Shipping Drug Probe: Police say investigations into seven former Samoa Shipping Corporation sailors are still ongoing, with drug charges expected after an internal probe flagged meth smuggling. Wages & Business: Samoa approved a 40-sene minimum wage rise to $5.24 from July 2026, climbing to $6.05 by 2028. Regional Economy Watch: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is weakening in 2026 as fuel, shipping and inflation pressures bite.
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