Labour agreements
Labour agreements are formal arrangements between the Australian Government and an employer or industry that allow sponsorship of overseas workers outside the standard occupation lists or conditions.
Who this pathway suits
Workers hired by employers that have a labour agreement, including company-specific, industry, project and Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs).
Eligibility at a glance
- An employer covered by a labour agreement
- An occupation and conditions covered by that agreement
- The skills, experience and English the agreement sets
How the process works
- The employer confirms the agreement and nominates you
- You apply for the relevant employer-sponsored visa
- Health and character checks
- Decision
Documents you will typically need
- Employer's nomination under the agreement
- Skills and experience evidence
- English results where required
What to keep in mind
Requirements are set agreement by agreement, so the employer's agreement terms decide what you need.
Official source: Official source. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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