澳大利亚PALM计划的太平洋岛屿工人超过31 000人, 忍受着恶劣条件, 害怕因签证限制及工作无保障而大声疾呼。 Over 31,000 Pacific Island workers in Australia’s PALM scheme endure poor conditions, fearful to speak up due to visa restrictions and job insecurity.

来自10个太平洋岛国的31 000多名工人加入了澳大利亚的PALM计划,在农业、肉类加工和老年护理中扮演着重要角色。 Over 31,000 workers from 10 Pacific Island nations are enrolled in Australia’s PALM scheme, filling vital roles in agriculture, meat processing, and aged care. 对370名工人的调查发现,虽然64%以上的工人会离开工资不足或不安全的工作,但大多数工人由于担心报复、失业、减少工时或被禁止返回而保持沉默。 A survey of 370 workers found that while over 64% would leave underpaid or unsafe jobs, most remain silent due to fear of retaliation, job loss, reduced hours, or being barred from returning. 许多人受到签证规则的束缚,签证规则将他们与具体雇主捆绑在一起,限制了他们说话的能力,尽管有支助服务。 Many are trapped by visa rules tying them to specific employers, limiting their ability to speak up despite existing support services. 专家表示，缺乏就业流动性削弱了工人保护，尽管97%的人仍希望再次在澳大利亚工作。 Experts say the lack of job mobility undermines worker protections, even though 97% still want to work in Australia again.