Labour Agreement & DAMA Consultation

This consultation for:
1. Regional Employers
Businesses located in regional, rural, or designated areas of Australia.
Employers struggling to fill skill shortages locally and needing access to overseas workers.
Companies requiring concessions on standard visa requirements (e.g., lower salary thresholds, broader occupations).

2. Industry Sectors with Shortages
Agriculture, meat processing, hospitality, tourism, aged care, health, and construction.
Employers in industries where standard Skilled Migration lists don’t cover their workforce needs.

3. Overseas Skilled Workers
Foreign workers seeking sponsorship under DAMA arrangements in regional Australia.
Applicants whose occupations are not on the standard Skilled Occupation List but are included in DAMA agreements.
Workers needing concessions (e.g., lower English language requirements, reduced work experience).

4. Migration Agents & HR Teams
Professionals advising employers on sponsorship pathways.
HR departments needing compliance support with Labour Agreement obligations.

5. Complex Cases
Employers requiring tailored Labour Agreements outside DAMA due to unique business needs.
Applicants who don’t meet standard visa criteria but may qualify under DAMA concessions.

Eligibility & Assessment:
Assessment of business eligibility for Labour Agreements or Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
Review of workforce needs, occupation requirements, and regional eligibility
Guidance on suitable agreement types based on business profile

Strategic & Compliance Guidance:
Advice on Labour Agreement and DAMA frameworks and obligations
Guidance on employer sponsorship, salary thresholds, and compliance requirements
Risk assessment and strategic planning aligned with workforce objectives

Consultation Delivery & Next Steps:
One-to-one professional consultation session
Clear recommendations and pathway options
Guidance on documentation, evidence, and subsequent application steps