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I-unlock ang Skilled Talent sa Regional Australia

If your business is facing skills shortages in a regional area, a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) could be the solution. DAMAs are special agreements between the Australian Government and a state, territory, or regional body known as a Designated Area Representative (DAR), that allow employers to sponsor overseas workers with greater flexibility than standard visa pathways.

A DAMA is not a visa in its own right. It is a labour agreement that gives approved employers access to concessions under existing visa programs.

Sa Australian Migration Lawyers, ginagabayan namin ang mga negosyo sa rehiyon sa proseso ng DAMA, na nagbibigay ng suporta upang matulungan ang mga aplikasyon na magpatuloy nang maayos hangga't maaari.

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Ano ang DAMA?

Nagbibigay ang DAMA ng access sa:

  • Mga karagdagang trabaho na hindi magagamit sa mga karaniwang listahan ng mga dalubhasang hanapbuhay.
  • Mga konsesyon sa mga kinakailangan sa visa, kabilang ang mga kasanayan, kasanayan sa Ingles, suweldo, at karanasan sa trabaho.
  • Pinasimple ang mga landas para sa mga employer sa rehiyon upang ma-secure ang mga kailangang-kailangan na manggagawa.

Employers under a DAMA can sponsor workers for Skills in Demand visa (Subclass 482), Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Subclass 494), and Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) visas.

A DAMA pathway is entirely employer-driven. A worker cannot apply for a DAMA independently and needs a genuine job offer from an employer that holds, or is actively seeking, DAR endorsement.

What Concessions Does a DAMA Offer?

Concessions are negotiated separately for each DAMA region and, within a region, often for each occupation. Nothing below applies automatically or universally. Always check the specific head agreement for the region and role in question.

Because concessions vary by region and occupation, confirm the exact settings on the relevant regional page below before relying on any figure.

Current DAMA Regions

There are 13 DAMAs currently in place across Australia. Each is tailored to its region, so eligible occupations, concessions, and Designated Area Representatives differ from one DAMA to the next.

Adelaide City Technology and Innovation Advancement DAMA

Covers technology, engineering, and specialist occupations for employers in metropolitan Adelaide.

Alamin ang higit pa

South Australia Regional DAMA

Covers a broad occupation list for employers across regional South Australia.

Alamin ang higit pa

Western Australia DAMA (state-wide)

A statewide agreement covering eligible occupations across WA outside the region-specific DAMAs below.

Alamin ang higit pa

Pilbara DAMA

Covers resources, construction, and community-services occupations in the Pilbara region.

Alamin ang higit pa

The Goldfields DAMA

Covers occupations for employers in and around Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Alamin ang higit pa

Timog-Kanluran DAMA

Covers occupations for employers in WA's South West region.

Alamin ang higit pa

East Kimberley DAMA

Covers occupations for employers in the East Kimberley region.

Alamin ang higit pa

Malayong Hilagang Queensland DAMA

Covers tourism, agriculture, healthcare, and other shortage occupations around Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Alamin ang higit pa

Townsville DAMA

Covers occupations for employers in the Townsville region.

Alamin ang higit pa

Lambak ng Goulburn DAMA

Covers agriculture, food processing, and other shortage occupations in the Goulburn Valley region.

Alamin ang higit pa

Great South Coast DAMA

Covers occupations for employers in Victoria's Great South Coast region.

Alamin ang higit pa

Orana DAMA

Covers occupations for employers in Central Western NSW.

Alamin ang higit pa

Hilagang Teritoryo DAMA

Covers a broad occupation list for employers across the Northern Territory.

Alamin ang higit pa
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Current DAMA Regions

Current DAMA Regions

There are 13 DAMAs currently in place across Australia. Each is tailored to its region, so eligible occupations, concessions, and Designated Area Representatives differ from one DAMA to the next.

Adelaide City Technology and Innovation Advancement DAMA

Covers technology, engineering, and specialist occupations for employers in metropolitan Adelaide.

Alamin ang higit pa

South Australia Regional DAMA

Covers a broad occupation list for employers across regional South Australia.

Alamin ang higit pa

Western Australia DAMA (state-wide)

A statewide agreement covering eligible occupations across WA outside the region-specific DAMAs below.

Alamin ang higit pa

Pilbara DAMA

Covers resources, construction, and community-services occupations in the Pilbara region.

Alamin ang higit pa

The Goldfields DAMA

Covers occupations for employers in and around Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Alamin ang higit pa

Timog-Kanluran DAMA

Covers occupations for employers in WA's South West region.

Alamin ang higit pa

East Kimberley DAMA

Covers occupations for employers in the East Kimberley region.

Alamin ang higit pa

Malayong Hilagang Queensland DAMA

Covers tourism, agriculture, healthcare, and other shortage occupations around Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Alamin ang higit pa

Townsville DAMA

Covers occupations for employers in the Townsville region.

Alamin ang higit pa

Lambak ng Goulburn DAMA

Covers agriculture, food processing, and other shortage occupations in the Goulburn Valley region.

Alamin ang higit pa

Great South Coast DAMA

Covers occupations for employers in Victoria's Great South Coast region.

Alamin ang higit pa

Orana DAMA

Covers occupations for employers in Central Western NSW.

Alamin ang higit pa

Hilagang Teritoryo DAMA

Covers a broad occupation list for employers across the Northern Territory.

Alamin ang higit pa
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Paano Gumagana ang Proseso ng DAMA: Gabay sa Hakbang-Hakbang

The employer applies to the region's Designated Area Representative (DAR) for endorsement, showing genuine business need and evidence of local recruitment efforts.

Once DAR-endorsed, the employer applies to the Department of Home Affairs for a DAMA labour agreement, then nominates the position under that agreement.

The worker lodges their Subclass 482, 494, or 186 visa application against the approved nomination.

Throughout the process, employers must provide evidence of their operations, recruitment efforts, and commitment to training Australian workers.

Am I Eligible for a DAMA Pathway?

    DAMA Fees and Costs

    DAMA labour agreements use the standard visa application charges for the relevant subclass. There is no separate DAMA fee set by the Department of Home Affairs, though most DARs charge their own endorsement fee, which is set independently by each region.

    Uri ng Bayad Amount Who Pays
    Subclass 482 (Labour Agreement stream) base application charge $4,015 Visa applicant
    Subclass 482 nomination fee $330 Tagapag-empleyo
    Subclass 494 (Labour Agreement stream) base application charge $6,140 Visa applicant
    Subclass 186 (Labour Agreement stream) base application charge $6,140 Visa applicant
    Subclass 186 nomination fee $540 Tagapag-empleyo
    SAF levy (Subclass 482) ~$1,200–$1,800 per year, by business turnover Tagapag-empleyo
    SAF levy (Subclass 494/186) $3,000 (turnover under $10 million) or $5,000 (turnover $10 million or more), one-off Tagapag-empleyo
    DAR endorsement fee Varies by region Tagapag-empleyo

    Subclass 482 (Labour Agreement stream) base application charge

    Amount$4,015
    Who PaysVisa applicant

    Subclass 482 nomination fee

    Amount$330
    Who PaysEmployer

    Subclass 494 (Labour Agreement stream) base application charge

    Amount$6,140
    Who PaysVisa applicant

    Subclass 186 (Labour Agreement stream) base application charge

    Amount$6,140
    Who PaysVisa applicant

    Subclass 186 nomination fee

    Amount$540
    Who PaysEmployer

    SAF levy (Subclass 482)

    Amount~$1,200–$1,800 / year, by turnover
    Who PaysEmployer

    SAF levy (Subclass 494/186)

    Amount$3,000 or $5,000, one-off
    Who PaysEmployer

    DAR endorsement fee

    AmountVaries by region
    Who PaysEmployer

    Fees shown are the Department of Home Affairs base charges effective 1 July 2026, and do not include additional applicant charges for family members. DAR endorsement fees are set by each region independently and are covered on the relevant regional page.

    Employers cannot pass the SAF levy, nomination fee, or endorsement fee on to the sponsored worker, deduct it from wages, or make it a condition of employment.

    Landas sa Permanenteng Paninirahan

    A DAMA can lead to permanent residency through two routes, depending on which visa the worker holds.

    The employer can nominate the worker for a Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa under the same labour agreement once the region's experience and salary settings are met. Some DAMA regions negotiate a shorter pathway than the standard three-year requirement that applies outside a DAMA.

    The worker can apply for the Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence Skilled Regional) visa after living and working in a designated regional area for the required period, provided they meet the income threshold at the time of application.

    Exact timeframes and income requirements depend on the specific DAMA region and the worker's occupation. Our migration lawyers can confirm which pathway applies to your circumstances.

    Simulan ang Iyong Paglalakbay sa DAMA Ngayon

    DAMA eligibility depends on your specific region, occupation, and employer. Our migration lawyers can confirm whether a DAMA pathway is available to you and guide you through endorsement, labour agreement, and visa stages.

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    Can a DAMA visa lead to permanent residency?

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    Yes, through the Subclass 186 (from a Subclass 482 DAMA visa) or Subclass 191 (from a Subclass 494 DAMA visa), subject to the region's settings and the worker meeting the relevant requirements.

    Can I apply for a DAMA visa without an employer?

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    No. A DAMA pathway is entirely employer-driven. You need a genuine job offer from a business that already holds, or is actively seeking, endorsement under that region's DAMA. You cannot apply independently.

    Can my business hold a standard sponsorship and a DAMA at the same time?

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    Yes. A DAMA does not replace standard sponsorship. Many businesses use standard sponsorship where possible and rely on a DAMA specifically where the occupation, salary, English, or age settings under the standard visa programs rule out an otherwise suitable candidate.

    Does a DAMA reduce the English language requirement?

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    For some occupations, yes. Reductions vary by region and role, and are set out in that region's head agreement.

    How long does DAMA visa processing take?

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    Processing times vary by region and depend on DAR endorsement timeframes as well as Department of Home Affairs processing. Contact us for current estimates relevant to your target region.

    Is DAMA a separate visa subclass?

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    No. DAMA is a labour agreement framework. It uses the existing Subclass 482, 494, and 186 visa programs, with concessions each region negotiates directly with the Australian Government.

    What happens if my occupation isn't on the DAMA occupation list?

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    The occupation must appear on the specific region's DAMA occupation list to be eligible. If it doesn't, a standard Subclass 482, 494, or 186 sponsorship may still be available. Speak with our team to review your options.

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