Labour Agreement
This is a negotiation with the Department of Home Affairs to bring in skilled and semi-skilled workers where it can be demonstrated that worker shortages exist. Templated (pre-negotiated) agreements for the Aged Care, Fishing, Horticulture, Dairy, and Meat industries are available. The Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is also a type of Labour Agreement.
Nomination
The employer is required to identify an occupation on one of the Skilled Occupation Lists that aligns with the role on offer. This then determines the application stream.
The role must attract a ‘market rate’ salary that is no less than the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) of $73,150 per annum.
Labour Market Testing (LMT) is mandatory unless an exemption applies. If LMT advertising is needed, it must meet Immigration’s strict requirements in order to be accepted for Nomination purposes.
Visa Application
To qualify for the 482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa, candidates must: