These enable Australian employers to recruit (either permanently or temporarily) a specified number of workers from overseas to fill identified or emerging labour market (or skill) shortages in the Australian labour market. Labour Agreements enable Australian employers to recruit a specified number of workers from overseas in response to skill shortages in Australia. They provide an avenue for permanent and temporary entry to Australia. Employers or industrial associations are required to make commitments to the employment, education, training and career opportunities of Australians as part of the agreement.

Please contact our office for further detailed information on this Australian visa including how to get the application forms, the fees, timing, supporting documents and forms required to make a valid application for a Labour Agreement.