No Medicare, no family, no visa — these are the babies Australia doesn't count (opens original article in a new tab)

Pacific Islander women in Australia without valid visas face significant challenges, including limited healthcare, fear of deportation, and difficult decisions about their pregnancies and children's futures.

• Pacific Islander women working in Australia without valid visas face challenges including lack of healthcare, fear of deportation, and limited maternity support.
• Many women in the PALM scheme experience exploitation, leading to pregnancy while in legal limbo and facing difficult choices about their children's future.
• Disengaged workers from the PALM scheme lose visa status and formal support, increasing vulnerability to abuse and financial hardship.