Summary
- A Labour Agreement is a formal arrangement between an employer and the Australian Government.
- It allows business to sponsor skilled overseas workers when local labour is not available.
- There are different types of Labour Agreements, including Industry Labour Agreements, Designated Area Migration Agreements, Global Talent Employer Sponsored, Company Specific and Project Agreements.
A labour agreement is a formal arrangement between the Government and an employer, allowing them to sponsor skilled overseas workers for positions that cannot be filled locally. These agreements are designed to balance the needs of employers while protecting Australian workers.
Key features of a labour agreement:
- Negotiated directly between an employer and the Government.
- Usually valid for up to 5 years.
- Enables sponsorship through subclass 482, 494 and 186 visas.
- Requires employers to meet sponsorship and compliance obligations.
Labour Agreements are vital for many industries, with currently ten industry agreements in place including:
- Advertising
- Aged care
- Dairy
- Fishing
- Horticulture
- Meat
- Minister of Religion
- On-hire
- Pork
- Restaurant (premium dining)
If you would like more information regarding Labour Agreements then book an online meeting with one of our agents!
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