Summary
- There are a range of labour agreements to suit different needs.
- Common types include company-specific, industry-specific, and designated area agreements.
- Labour agreements enable businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers when an appropriate Australian worker cannot be found from the local labour market, and where standard visa programs are not available.
There are five types of labour agreements including:
- Company Specific labour agreements
- Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
- Global Talent Employer Sponsored (GTES) agreements
- Industry labour agreements
- Project agreements
Labour agreements are not one-size-fits-all. The terms of a labour agreement vary between industries and the type of labour agreement.
Businesses seeking access to a labour agreement must demonstrate that they have tested the local market and can not find a suitable worker for the nominated role/s, and also provide evidence that the nominated position meets the Australian Market Salary Rate of pay and conditions. They must also abide by all sponsorship obligations relevant to sponsoring international workers into their business.
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