Charlotte Bedford

Sep 30, 2024 | fijitimes.com.fj | Charlotte Bedford

The New Zealand coalition government’s recent changes to Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) policy settings were a topic of much discussion at this year’s annual RSE conference which was well-attended by RSE employers, industry bodies, government officials, Pacific country representatives and other key stakeholders. RSE employers were upbeat about the policy changes which will help to reduce their costs of participation, a key outcome that employers and industry groups have been lobbying for.

Sep 27, 2024 | theaustraliatoday.com.au | Charlotte Bedford

By Charlotte BedfordThe New Zealand coalition government’s recent changes to Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) policy settings were a topic of much discussion at this year’s annual RSE conference which was well-attended by RSE employers, industry bodies, government officials, Pacific country representatives and other key stakeholders.

Sep 25, 2024 | devpolicy.org | Charlotte Bedford

The New Zealand coalition government’s recent changes to Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) policy settings were a topic of much discussion at this year’s annual RSE conference which was well-attended by RSE employers, industry bodies, government officials, Pacific country representatives and other key stakeholders. RSE employers were upbeat about the policy changes which will help to reduce their costs of participation, a key outcome that employers and industry groups have been lobbying for.

Aug 22, 2024 | devpolicy.org | Charlotte Bedford

Last week, the New Zealand coalition government announced changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme’s policy settings, including the addition of Timor-Leste as a participating country. The changes are largely designed to reduce costs for RSE employers and support continued growth of the scheme. The annual RSE cap has been increased by 1,250 places, up from 19,500 to 20,750 for 2024-25.

Jun 11, 2024 | dailypost.vu | Charlotte Bedford

Employer demand for short-term seasonal workers under Australia’s PALM scheme is in decline, according to recent analysis by Richard Curtain. This has been attributed to two factors. First, more stringent conditions are being placed on Approved Employers, including plans to require employers to guarantee payment for a minimum of 30 hours of work per week.