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Designated Area Migration Agreements

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)

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aging population

What is the impact of migration on Australia?

28% of Australians were born overseas, making this country one of the most multi-cultural in the world. From the gold rush in the 1850’s, to the post-war migration boom and the recent arrival of migrants with the mining boom, Australia has a higher share of migrants than most other countries. Is it no surprise to learn that one person arrives in Australia every minute and 24 seconds?

They are great contributors to this economy as evidence shows they lift the three “P’s” of economic growth namely population, participation and productivity.

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Asian

Indian community will find new TSS visa restrictive

The 457 visa which was abolished earlier this year was a popular route for Indians heading to work Down Under. Of the 90,000 holders of the 457 visas in Australia, 22% of them were held by Indians.

Indians who had set their eyes on permanent residency will now find it tougher to achieve this PR status. If they qualify from Australian universities, they will still need to have had two years’ work experience in that area of specialism to obtain a role. Labour testing means that the local workforce will be given the first opportunity for a job vacancy.

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Dan Engles

Why is Australia a safe country compared to others?

Not a day goes by without the mention of some atrocity, terror attack or shooting occurring somewhere in the world. Television footage shows people caught up in the middle of horrific incidents involving violence and bloodshed.

Some countries are safer than others, fortunately Australia has relatively low levels of violent crime and a stable government which makes it appealing for migrants.

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Applications

Why use a registered migration agent?

It’s easy to understand why people lodge visa applications themselves, as they think it will save time and money. The trouble is that there can be long-term ramifications if a visa application is not lodged correctly.

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