Labour Agreements


Are you an Australian business struggling to fill a skilled vacancy?

Labour Agreements enable approved businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers when there is a demonstrated
need that cannot be met in the Australian labour market, and where standard temporary or permanent visa programs
are not available.

A Labour Agreement is generally in effect for five years and can be used to sponsor workers under the following visa
subclasses:

  • Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482)
  • Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)
  • Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
  • DAMA

    Regional Migration Australia

    DAMA

    A Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a formal agreement between the Australian Government and a regional, state or territory authority. It provides access to more overseas workers than the standard skilled migration program

    Learn more: DAMA
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  • Company Specific Labour Agreement

    Regional Migration Australia

    Company Specific Labour Agreement

    For employers with a genuine need for a specific skill set outside the existing employer sponsorship program or industry Labour Agreement.

    Learn more: Company Specific Labour Agreement
  • Industry Labour Agreements

    Regional Migration Australia

    Industry Labour Agreements

    Industry Labour Agreements are for a specific industry with fixed terms and conditions. Your industry must show ongoing labour shortages and extensive consultation within the industry.

    Learn more: Industry Labour Agreements

Industry Labour Agreements

  • Horticulture industry
  • Dairy Industry
  • Restaurant (premium dining)
  • Fishing Industry
  • Meat Industry
  • Pork Industry
  • Minister of Religion
  • Advertising Industry
  • Aged Care Industry
  • On-Hire

Further industry Labour Agreements are in development and will be announced in due course.