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香港電台新聞Sep 24, 2026

September briefing anticipated several hundred carers annually

RTHK reported on 24 September 2026 that Labour and Welfare Secretary Chris Sun expected only a few hundred foreign domestic carers annually during the pilot’s initial stage. Although he had previously described no quota, practical restrictions and certification requirements would limit early numbers. Carers would train in their home countries with participation from Hong Kong-recognised professional bodies. Their skills should match residential care-home health workers, with an anticipated minimum wage 10% to 20% above that of existing helpers.

Key points

  1. 1The 24 September report described an initial annual intake of several hundred carers, rather than an established admission entitlement.
  2. 2Certification requirements and other practical constraints were expected to limit numbers even without a stated quota.
  3. 3Carers would receive training in their home countries, with professional bodies recognised in Hong Kong participating.
  4. 4Their anticipated minimum wage would be 10% to 20% above existing helpers, reflecting the proposed higher care skills.

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