In February 2001, The Australian Federal Government amended the TransTasman Travel Agreement (TTA) 1973 (Cth). Growing anecdotal evidence from social workers and elders involved with the provision of services and support to Pacific Islander and Maori communities, suggests that the Amendment has caused detrimental outcomes for non-protected Special Category Visa holders (SCV). In collaboration with Multilink Services Inc. and the Queensland Pacific Islander Workers Network (QPIWN), this study seeks to document the impact of the Amendment from the perspective of Pacific Islander and Maori communities in South East Queensland. This research will form part of a broader project by Multilink Community Services Inc., who is conducting research on behalf of the Community Action for a Multicultural Society network to support policy change.

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