38005 (2026). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister of Immigration

38005 (2026). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister of Immigration: What are the accreditation periods, if any, available under the new graduated accreditation system announced for the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme; listed by accreditation level?

Hon Erica Stanford: Under the graduated accreditation, three different accreditation periods will be available. This change will not come into effect until the second half of 2027, with further work underway to finalise what measures the accreditation model will take into account when considering whether to grant three or six years of accreditation. - For an employers first year, they will be eligible for one year of accreditation, - For an employers first renewal, they will be eligible for three years of accreditation, - For an employers second and subsequent renewals, they will be eligible for either three or six years of accreditation.