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DAMA / Labour Agreement

Region-specific migration agreements that give employers and workers more flexibility than the standard skilled visa list.

Overview

Migration built around a region's real needs

A Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a formal agreement between the Australian Government and a state, regional or territory body, allowing employers in that region to sponsor overseas workers for occupations and conditions tailored to local shortages.

We work with regional employers to determine whether a DAMA or standard labour agreement applies, and manage the endorsement, nomination and visa process.

Who this pathway is for

  • Regional employers facing genuine, hard-to-fill vacancies
  • Workers with an offer under a designated regional agreement
  • Businesses outside standard occupation list eligibility
  • Industry bodies exploring a labour agreement for their sector

Key facts

Agreement typeDAMA or company-specific labour agreement
CoverageRegion or industry specific
Typical visaSubclass 482 under the agreement
RequirementEmployer endorsement under the agreement
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What's included

How we handle it for you

01

Agreement eligibility check

Confirming whether a DAMA or labour agreement applies to the role.

02

Endorsement application

Preparing the request for endorsement.

03

Nomination & visa lodgement

Filed once endorsement is secured.

04

Ongoing compliance advice

Keeping the sponsorship in good standing.

Our Process

From first conversation to decision

01

Initial consultation

We confirm the relevant agreement and its concessions.

02

Endorsement

We prepare and lodge the endorsement request.

03

Nomination & visa

We file the position nomination and worker's visa application.

04

Decision & next steps

We advise on conditions and renewal timing.

Hiring under a regional migration agreement?