The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) entered into force yesterday for Australia, Cook Islands, Kiribati, New Zealand, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Tonga.
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said the agreement brings more opportunities for Australian farmers and would forge greater shared regional prosperity.
The arrangement establishes a regional framework to enhance and promote labour mobility cooperation and to include mobility for unskilled and semi-skilled labour.