DAMA Update
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 occupations than the standard
18/05/2026
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 occupations than the standard
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)