The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) is a new permanent visa program to be delivered by the Australian Government.

Under PEV, up to 3,000 visas will be allocated to Pacific islanders annually by a ballot process across participating countries. Applicants selected in the ballot will be able to apply for permanent residence in Australia.

​PEV aims to increase permanent migration from the Pacific and Timor-Leste, growing the diaspora in Australia, strengthening people-to-people links, and encouraging greater cultural, business and educational exchange.

​DFAT has appointed a consortium led by Icon Agency (the Icon Consortium) to deliver the Pacific Engagement Visa offshore support services. Consortium partner Island Spirit is responsible for in-country services, supporting PEV clients in each participating country through the ballot, visa and pre-departure stages.

The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) is a new permanent visa program delivered by the Australian Government that was launched in 2024. Under the PEV, up to 3,000 visas will be allocated to Pacific and Timor-Leste nationals annually by a ballot process across participating countries. Applicants selected in the ballot are able to apply for permanent residence in Australia. 

The PEV aims to increase permanent migration from the Pacific and Timor-Leste, growing the diaspora in Australia, strengthening people-to-people links, and encouraging greater cultural, business and educational exchange. DFAT has appointed a consortium led by Icon Agency (the Icon Consortium) to deliver the Pacific Engagement Visa offshore support services. Consortium partner Island Spirit is responsible for in-country services, supporting PEV clients in each participating country through the ballot, visa application and pre-departure stages.

Cowater is recruiting a competent firm(s) to support a domestic bond guarantee capacity enhancement in Cambodia.

Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the Short Term Adviser – Seed Policy and Regulatory Expert role on the Australia -Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership Program. This role is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and open to all applicants.

Tetra Tech International Development, the Managing Contractor for the Australia Awards in Indonesia (AAI) is seeking tenders for the design and delivery of Developing and protecting intellectual property in the animation industry short course. Tenders are sought in accordance with the AAI Short Course Guidelines1 and as per the details more fully described in this Request for Tender (RFT) documentation.

Details of the course are included in Part B – Scope of Services.
To tender to design and deliver this course the lead business must be a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Australia or an Australian tertiary institution as defined in the Higher Education Support Act, 2003 Table A, B and C.

AAI will exclude a tenderer on the grounds of bankruptcy, insolvency, false declarations, or significant deficiencies in performance of any substantive requirement or obligation under a prior contract with Tetra Tech International Development or AAI.

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