PNG close to Australia working holiday deal
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Papua New Guinea's government says it's close to securing an agreement with Australia to introduce a Work-Holiday scheme for PNG University students.
Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Abal says the arrangement will help students develop useful networks after their graduation.
The university work/holiday scheme follows an Australian announcement of a Seasonal Worker Pilot scheme that will take workers from Pacific Island countries including PNG.
Mr Abal did not describe the type of work be available for university students.
