In 2018/19, the Australian Government will contribute $1.3 billion in aid to the Pacific, which is the highest-ever contribution— reflecting the fundamental importance to Australia of the stability and economic progress of Pacific island countries.
The Australian Government will help Pacific partners build sustainable resilient economies through:
- the undersea telecommunications cables project to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands–to improve internet connectivity;
- Pacific Labour Scheme—to expand labour mobility opportunities;
- Australia Pacific Security College—for security and law-enforcement training;
- The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus Readiness Program—increasing business confidence through transparent and enforceable rules.
Original source: DFAT
Published on 20 May 2018
