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The Dairy Industry Labour Agreement (DILA) is a sector-specific migration program that allows Australian dairy businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers to address workforce shortages on dairy farms, particularly in regional and rural areas.
The DILA was introduced to provide a structured pathway for employers in the dairy sector to access overseas labour while maintaining strong worker protections under Australian migration and workplace law. The agreement recognises that many dairy farms struggle to attract and retain experienced workers domestically due to the specialised nature of dairy operations and the regional locations where farms are typically based.
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The Dairy Industry Labour Agreement is a formal arrangement between the Australian Government and eligible dairy employers under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth).
It was introduced to:
The agreement allows employers to sponsor overseas workers for specific dairy farming roles, sometimes with limited concessions relating to English language, age, salary thresholds, or qualifications.
DILA allows sponsorship for specific roles critical to dairy farm operations. Skilled overseas workers must meet both the occupation requirements and any additional criteria specified under the DILA.
This role typically involves:
A Dairy Cattle Farm Operator may be responsible for:
Relevant occupations under DILA generally correspond to classifications within the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) framework.
Employers must demonstrate that the nominated role aligns with the skill level and duties defined for the relevant classification.
Under the Dairy Industry Labour Agreement, concessions may be available for:
These concessions recognise that many experienced dairy workers gain practical expertise through hands-on work rather than formal education.
The Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa (temporary skill shortage visa) (Labour Agreement stream) allows dairy employers to sponsor overseas workers on a temporary basis.
This is a temporary visa that enables workers to live and work in Australia for an approved employer in a nominated dairy occupation. There is no age limit for the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482).
The Dairy Industry Labour Agreement allows employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers for up to four years under the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482).
The Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa may be available where the dairy business operates in a designated regional area.
This visa allows workers to live and work in regional Australia with a pathway to permanent residency after meeting eligibility requirements.
The Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (employer nomination scheme visa) – Labour Agreement stream may provide a permanent residency pathway for eligible dairy workers.
Applicants for the Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) must be no more than 45 years of age at the time of application.
Access to this pathway depends on the specific terms of the agreement and the worker meeting all legislative requirements.
Workers may become eligible for permanent residency after:
Permanent residency is not automatic and requires employer nomination and visa approval.
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One of the key features of DILA is the potential availability of negotiated concessions to the standard visa criteria requirements. The Dairy Industry Labour Agreement includes concessions for English language, salary thresholds, and age limits, especially for employers operating in regional areas.
Lower English language requirements may apply where justified by the nature of the role and supported by the agreement.
In certain circumstances, concessions may be available to allow older workers to access permanent residency pathways.
Salary concessions, including those related to the core skilled income threshold, may apply where permitted under the agreement, particularly for regional agricultural roles.
The earnings of the skilled overseas worker in Category 3 regional locations must be equal to, or greater than, 90% of the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) for subclass 494 visas, or equal to, or greater than, 90% of the Core Skilled Income Threshold (CSIT) for subclass 482 and 186 visas.
From 1 July 2025, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) was raised to $76,515.
However, workers must still be paid at least the Annual Market Salary Rate and comply with Australian workplace laws.
Where formal qualifications are uncommon within the dairy industry, practical work experience may be accepted instead.
Employers seeking access to DILA must generally demonstrate:
Employers must also become approved standard business sponsors before nominating workers.
Overseas dairy workers must typically meet the following visa criteria:
For visa eligibility purposes, workers must demonstrate that they meet specific requirements, including relevant work experience, qualifications, and English language proficiency.
Additional requirements may apply depending on the visa subclass.
Employers must ensure that sponsored workers are paid:
Salary must reflect what an equivalent Australian worker would receive.
Sponsored workers are entitled to all National Employment Standards (NES) including:
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All workers sponsored under DILA are protected by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), which regulates minimum employment conditions and workplace protections.
Sponsors must comply with a range of migration obligations when employing skilled overseas workers sponsored, including:
Failure to comply may result in penalties or sponsorship cancellation.
The employer submits a detailed request to the Department of Home Affairs outlining workforce shortages and business needs.
The Department reviews the request and negotiates the terms of the agreement, including occupations and concessions.
Once the agreement is approved, the employer nominates an overseas worker for an approved occupation.
The worker lodges their visa application under the Labour Agreement stream of the relevant visa subclass.
Some common issues include:
Employers may be subject to compliance audits by the Department of Home Affairs. Breaches can lead to:
To ensure ongoing compliance, routine practices should include:
Our team at Australian Migration Lawyers are here to provide you with ongoing support to to maintain full compliance with migration and employment obligations under the DILA. We assist with internal compliance reviews, sponsor monitoring responses, visa renewals, and permanent residency pathways for sponsored workers.
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The Dairy Industry Labour Agreement (DILA) is a government-approved migration arrangement that allows dairy employers to sponsor overseas workers for specific dairy farming roles where local labour shortages exist.
Eligible Australian dairy businesses experiencing genuine labour shortages may apply, provided they meet sponsorship, compliance, and workforce planning requirements.
Common visa pathways include:
Employers must pay at least the Annual Market Salary Rate and comply with the Fair Work Act 2009, National Employment Standards, and relevant workplace laws.
Yes. Eligible workers may transition to permanent residency through the Subclass 186 Labour Agreement stream or through regional migration pathways, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
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