For many years now, skilled migration has relied on occupation lists to determine where skills shortages lie.
While these lists seem pretty straightforward, they’re not really reflective of current labour issues. These lists are based on occupations rather than jobs which is a very black and white view of an issue that has many shades of grey.
In a time where labour shortages are the norm, you’ve finally managed to find overseas workers to fill positions. But there’s just one problem, they’re having trouble applying for a visa.
In order for overseas workers to fill positions in Australia they need a visa and possibly a business sponsor. Seems straightforward, yet it can be quite complex.
Visa applications are easy if you know what you’re doing. Chances are the average person could fill out the basic details but may stumble when it comes to the more intricate information.
It’s no secret that Australian businesses are struggling to find workers. The halt on migration due to the pandemic caused extreme labour shortages throughout the country. Now, as life has seemed to evolve past the pandemic, businesses everywhere are looking for staff.
The recently released National Skills Commission report shows nurses, software engineers and care workers were the most in demand professions with construction managers, childcare workers and motor mechanics not too far behind.
The Albanese government announced at the recent Jobs and Skills Summit that it would increase the Permanent Migration Program numbers from 160,00 to 195,000 this financial year.
With labour and skills shortages at severe levels, this is welcome news for industries reliant on overseas workers. This additional 35,000 places will reflect a return to the high point of migrant intake that Australia saw a decade ago.
This blog focusses on three Designated Area Migration Agreements in effect in New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia:
– Orana Designated Area Migration Agreement
– South Australian Regional Designated Migration Agreement
– Pilbara Designated Migration Agreement
Of the 12 DAMAs currently in place in Australia, Victoria has two in effect and the Northern Territory has one. These are:
– Goulburn Valley Designated Area Migration Agreement (GV DAMA)
– Great South Coast Designated Area Migration Agreement (GSC DAMA)
– Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA)
A Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a formal agreement between the Australian Government and a regional, state or territory authority. It provides access to more overseas workers than the standard skilled migration program and provides flexibility for regions to address their unique economic and labour market conditions. This blog covers:
– South Australian Designated Area Migration Agreement (SA DAMA)
– East Kimberley Designated Area Migration Agreement (EK DAMA)
– Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement (FNQ DAMA)
With the latest federal election done and dusted, newly elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last week announced his new Labor Government ministry including the new Immigration Minister and Home Affairs Minister.
The Global Mobility Forum brings together Australia and New Zealand’s professionals and experts in the Global Mobility Industry. Featuring workshops, panels, and seminars, it provides an opportunity for delegates to network and share and exchange information all under one roof.
Personalised assistance and consulting service for Australian Immigration services for both individual and businesses.
