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Labour Agreeements

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Labour Agreeements

The 482 Labour Agreement stream sits within the Skills in Demand visa framework, providing a pathway for skilled workers whose employers have entered into a formal Labour Agreement with the Australian Government. These agreements are negotiated directly between the employer and the Department of Home Affairs and exist specifically for situations where the standard skilled migration rules fall short of meeting a genuine workforce need.

This stream is entirely driven by the employer — workers cannot initiate an application on their own. The employer must first have an approved Labour Agreement in place before they can nominate any worker under this stream.

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Three Streams

The three important labour agreements are as below;

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Industry Labour Agreements
These are pre-negotiated agreements tailored to specific industries that face ongoing or well-documented skill shortages. Rather than negotiating terms from scratch, employers in eligible industries can access a standard template with fixed terms and conditions. Current industries with established agreements include Aged Care, Meat Industry, and Horticulture.
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Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs)
DAMAs are formal agreements struck between the Australian Government and a state, territory, or regional authority. They are designed to address workforce shortages in specific geographic areas that struggle to attract workers through standard migration pathways. Regions covered include the Northern Territory, the Goldfields in Western Australia, and the Great South Coast in Victoria, among others. DAMAs typically allow access to a broader range of occupations and can offer concessions on salary, age, and English language requirements that are not available under standard visa streams.
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Company-Specific Agreements
These are individually negotiated agreements for employers with highly unique or niche workforce needs that cannot be accommodated under an industry or regional agreement. Because they are bespoke arrangements, the terms are negotiated on a case-by-case basis directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
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Common Questions To Labour Agreements

Considering how to navigate the Labour Agreement Stream can be a daunting task.  Here are some of the more common questions we get asked.
What are the prerequisites for using the Labour Agreement Stream?

  • Employer must have an approved Labour Agreement in place
  • Then nominate any worker under this stream.
How difficult is the process for using the Labour Agreement Stream?
As with all Visas, preparation is key. Having a sound strategy, collating and structuring documents as required by the department, and preparing submissions accurately are critical to minimise challenges during the process.

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How much does a Labour Agreement Stream Cost?
Along with migration agency fees, government fees are payable and vary depending on circumstances, and may include registration, nomination, assessment and testing costs.


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