Summary of Evaluation Findings from Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Policy First Season (2007/08)

Author: Evalue Research

This summary describes and assesses the first season (2007 / 2008) of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) policy. Overall, the first year of the RSE policy was successful. Most importantly, employers had a reliable workforce. Most workers returned home with savings which will benefit their families and communities. Other success indicators included a reasonable return rate of workers and negligible number of overstayers. There are some implementation issues that still need to be worked through. They include recruitment lead-in time, accommodation and dispute resolution for workers.

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