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"It was like a new beginning for us,"
he said.

Pacific PALM scheme worker with his face covered picking cherries at a farm

"Between me and my spouse, we submitted more than 500 job applications,"
he said.

"No employer is going to wait for you for three to six months,"
he said.

Pacific engagement visa facebook page with text telling readers they will be contacted re PEV application

PhD scholar Natasha Turia originally from PNG, wearing yellow dress with flowers on it, glasses, sitting outside on bench

"We've got two extremes, of pure excitement and then devastation if applicants don't get a visa to come and work in Australia, at the same time."

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Australian Minister Pat Conroy wearing suit with blue tie and glasses stands in his office with Australian flag behind him

"One person has lost three job offers already, just waiting for a visa decision,"
she said.

Pacific workers picking cherries at a farm

"I think it's unacceptable that individuals are experiencing a lot of frustration and mental fatigue just to get over this visa process,"
she said.

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