The PALM scheme lets regional businesses hire workers from 9 Pacific nations and Timor-Leste.
Who can apply
Rural and regional businesses that can't find enough local workers for seasonal or longer-term unskilled to semi-skilled roles.
We can write this application for you
Send us your business name and we'll check it against every criterion for Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme. If it's a fit, we write the application, build the budget and check the attachments. You read it, sign it and submit it yourself. Nothing to pay unless you win.
Eligibility quick-check
- Common blockerBusiness structure: a company (Pty Ltd, with an ACN) or other incorporated entity. Sole traders and most partnerships can't apply.
- Usually fineLocation: open Australia-wide, including Victoria.
- Check thisIndustry: aimed at rural employers.
A quick guide from our reading of the official criteria, not a decision. The funder's guidelines are what count.
How to apply for Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme
- Check every eligibility criterion in the official guidelines, not just the summary. One missed criterion usually means rejection.
- Confirm your ABN details (legal name, entity type, GST status) match the ABN Register exactly. Mismatches are a common reason applications fail.
- Gather evidence: quotes for the project, recent financials, and proof of any co-contribution or lease, depending on what the guidelines ask for.
- Write the answers to each assessment criterion with specific numbers (costs, jobs, sales, timelines), and build the budget in the funder's format.
- Lodge it through the official portal while the round is open. Keep a copy of the submitted application and the receipt.
- If you're successful, read the funding agreement before signing, keep every receipt, and diarise the report and acquittal dates.
Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme: common questions
Who can apply for Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme?
Rural and regional businesses that can't find enough local workers for seasonal or longer-term unskilled to semi-skilled roles.
How much is Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme worth?
Access to a reliable workforce.
When does Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme close?
Closing date not stated. Check the official page for the current round.
Can sole traders apply for Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme?
No. Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme needs a company or other incorporated entity, so sole traders can't apply as they are. Incorporating changes your tax and legal position, so talk to your accountant first.
Can someone apply for Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme on my behalf?
Someone else can prepare it, but your business is the applicant: you sign the declarations, and most funders expect you to submit it yourself. We prepare the whole application so it's ready for you to review, sign and submit, usually in about 10 minutes. If a funder's rules expressly allow an agent to lodge, we can do it with your written OK after you've approved the final version.
How much does it cost to get help applying?
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