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What actions or penalties, if any, may apply in cases of non-compliance under the changes announced to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme?

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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  • What actions or penalties, if any, may apply in cases of non-compliance under the changes announced to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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Cabinet has agreed to introduce a graduated compliance model to address minor, moderate and severe compliance breaches. This change will not come into effect until the second half of 2027, with further work underway to assess what actions or penalties will apply for non-compliance.