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Hi, thank you Miss Turia for the research. Indeed my small brother was exhausted and nearly he gave up until last week he was granted his PEV. I really want to thank the Australian Government for the opportunity given to us Papua New Guineans and especially to my small brother. I can't thank PEV enough. God bless.

Hi Natasha, Thank you for sharing. I find this insightful. Given the fact that I am of the current applicant who got selected for PEV and currently trying to understand the PEV process with little help or guidance to go about it. I would love to connect with anyone who have gone through this process successfully or have background knowledge to share pointers or guide me through the process. Thank You

Thanks for the update. I had an uncle who got selected with the PEV program. He got 3 kids and his wife. He left his job and his Land Cruiser to help financially persuade to get all the requirements done for himself and his family. Whoever with high hopes the visa took forever to approve and he lost Is job offer that he got in Australia plus his car and a ton of his savings. Anyways the question is, if this doesn’t turn out for him and his family, is there at least anything the DHA would do?

Hi Natasha thank you for updating. I'am really interested but how can I apply. thanks

This by far is the best piece of information I found online for my PEV ballot selection. I am searching high and low on how to go about securing a job offer and the info provided here is enlightening. Thanks

How do I apply?

I’m still amazed this was launched without a pilot process that would have uncovered these challenges. It is incredibly difficult to create connections from nowhere, and it will take a decade before employers become familiar and comfortable with this visa. A six-to-twelve month provisional visa for the primary holder would improve the process immensely and reduce the risk for both Australia and the visa holder.

Thankyou Natasha for your voice. I believe this statement of yours makes so much sense to the majority who are already being exhausted in their job hunt. Hope the below statement is considered more meaningfully by the DHA. A more radical reform would be to grant a 6-month conditional visa to those who have met all other visa requirements, less the job offer, so they can move to Australia and start looking for a job, at their own expense. This would significantly increase their chances of securing a job over applying offshore.

Thanks for the update Natasha. As someone supporting a PNG friend through the process, I agree with both your overall assessment. I am now worried about 'what happens next' should my friend finally secure a job offer, only to have it withdrawn if Home Affairs takes forever to approve the visa. Ideally provisional approval and a six to 12 month multiple entry visa would be the most effective way to enable the final step in the process. Finally the PEV Support Unit needs to immediately change its name to the PEV Non-Support Unit, befitting its level of service. Can't wait for the Senate Estimates questions on how taxpayer funds are being effectively spent on this contract.

Natasha, thankyou for sharing your research findings on PEV. It is a complex process that require ongoing conversations and understanding of the expectations of applicants and DHA. It is encouraging to note the number of applicants increased and a few have been successful in securing a visa. A young girl from my village secured a PEV and is working in Australia now. Thankyou, Australia Government.

I am very interested in this discussion and would like to be connected to Mr Dennis Kuiai if possible?

Thanks for this interesting read. Like you, I’ve never seen aid as purely altruistic, but the West’s behaviours during COVID-19 (vaccine hoarding) and its double standards in recent conflicts (selective reading of international law) have severely—perhaps irreparably—damaged its credibility in global governance, peace, and development. No amount of 'intellectual leadership' will undo this swiftly I am afraid. Moreover, 'intellectual leadership' itself will need to be far more multipolar which is a good thing isn't it?...In the mean time...we brace for impact!