LABOUR AGREEMENTS
Tailored sponsorship solutions for Australian employers
Labour agreements allow approved Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers where workforce needs cannot be met through the local labour market and standard skilled visa programs are unavailable. Depending on the agreement, concessions to certain standard visa requirements may be available.
Labour Agreement Options
- Company Specific Labour Agreements: Tailored to an individual employer’s workforce needs.
- Industry Labour Agreements: Designed for employers in specified industries under agreed sector requirements.
- Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA): Support employers in designated areas through arrangements tailored to regional workforce shortages.
- Project Agreements: Address workforce needs associated with approved large-scale projects.
Visa Pathways
Depending on the agreement, sponsorship may be available through the Skills in Demand visa (Subclass 482), Employer Nomination Scheme visa (Subclass 186), or Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494).
Advice and Eligibility
We assist employers in assessing whether a labour agreement may provide a suitable pathway to sponsor overseas workers where standard skilled migration programs do not meet their workforce needs. Our services include reviewing the business’s operations, recruitment challenges, proposed occupations, and longer-term staffing objectives. We explain the types of labour agreements that may be relevant, the application process, and the evidence needed to support a request. We also advise on potential concessions, subject to the applicable requirements and approval, helping employers understand their options before proceeding.
Applications and Negotiations
We guide businesses through preparing and submitting labour agreement requests, with support tailored to the relevant industry and proposed employment arrangements. Our services include reviewing recruitment evidence, preparing submissions outlining workforce needs, and assisting with documents concerning business operations, financial capacity, and employment conditions. We also assist with stakeholder consultation where required and respond to requests for further information. Throughout the process, we help employers present a clear, well-supported case and understand the terms and obligations of any proposed agreement.
Nominations Applications
We assist employers and overseas workers with nomination and visa applications under an approved labour agreement. Our services include reviewing the agreement’s terms, assessing the proposed position and applicant’s eligibility, and preparing supporting documentation for each stage. We help clients understand relevant skills, work experience, English language, salary, and employment requirements, together with any approved concessions. We also provide advice on sponsorship obligations, visa conditions, and potential permanent residence pathways where available, supporting businesses and workers as their needs evolve.