太平洋岛屿国家依赖澳大利亚和新西兰的季节性工作,促进经济,但由于工人流失和不平等而面临长期发展的风险。 Pacific Island nations rely on Australian and New Zealand seasonal work, boosting economies but risking long-term development due to worker loss and inequality.

太平洋岛屿国家越来越依赖澳大利亚和新西兰的季节性劳工计划,现在汇款对其经济至关重要 -- -- 汤加国内生产总值的44%和斐济的11亿澳元。 Pacific Island nations are growing dependent on seasonal labour schemes in Australia and New Zealand, with remittances now vital to their economies—up to 44% of Tonga’s GDP and AU$1.1 billion for Fiji. 尽管澳大利亚的PALM等计划带来可观的收入,但专家们警告说,卫生、教育和治安领域的熟练工人会“被淘汰 ” , 破坏国家发展。 While programs like Australia’s PALM generate significant revenue, experts warn of a “hollowing out” of skilled workers in health, education, and policing, undermining national development. 令人关切的问题包括福利不平等、剥削工人和缺乏获得医疗保健的机会。 Concerns include unequal benefits, worker exploitation, and inadequate access to healthcare. 领导人正在讨论提高公平性的非约束性原则,呼吁加强国内工业和提高当地工资,减少对临时移徙的依赖。 Leaders are discussing non-binding principles to improve fairness, with calls for stronger domestic industries and better local wages to reduce reliance on temporary migration.