Samoa not on list of countries qualified to apply for new Aussie visa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa has been excluded from the list of countries that can apply under a new visa category in Australia that allows skilled workers and their families to apply


![“We are the Champions!” The Siumu team pose proudly with their fists raised while captain and MVP Siaosi Asofolau lifts the Governor Lemanu’s Cup up high after defeating defending champions Marist St. Joseph in the final to win the 5th Coca Cola Marist Pago Flag Day International 7s Tournament last Saturday. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] Siumu team](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/5061.jpg?itok=HyagwOQs)




![Pale Leasau (second from left) a member of the American Samoa Junior Tennis Team who competed at the 2024 East Pacific Regional Qualifying Championship in Tahiti on April 8-13, with her proud mother Leonia (standing next to her) and grandmother Isa (far left) and cousin. President of the American Samoa Tennis Association (ASTA) Florence Wasko who accompanied the team, acknowledged and thanked their major sponsors which include Bluesky, IBC, SoPac, Toyota, GHC Reid and Southseas Broadcasting. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] Pale Leasau (second from left)](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_6447.jpg?itok=gmLUgKaa)


