Labour Agreement Negotiation

For Employers

Labour Agreement

Labour Agreement Negotiations are a part of the employer-sponsored visa process in Australia. A Labour Agreement is a written agreement between the Australian government and an Australian employer that outlines the terms and conditions for employing foreign workers in the country. The negotiation of a Labour Agreement is required for employers who want to sponsor a large number of foreign workers for a specific project or program, and who are unable to find enough Australian workers to fill the required positions.

The negotiation process for a Labour Agreement typically involves the employer submitting a proposal to the Department of Home Affairs, outlining the need for foreign workers, the skills and experience required, the number of workers required, and the wages and conditions to be offered. The Department will then assess the proposal and, if approved, negotiate the terms of the agreement with the employer.

Once a Labour Agreement is in place, the employer can then nominate individual foreign workers for a provided they meet the other eligibility criteria for the visa:

Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482)
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186),

Labour Agreements are a complex process and require the support of experienced migration lawyers and agents to ensure the proposal is compliant with the Department’s requirements and to negotiate the best possible terms for the employer.

Note: eligibility criteria and requirements for each stream are subject to change, and it is always advisable to consult a registered migration agent to understand the latest immigration requirements. You can also check DHA website https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas to know about any of the mentioned visas.

Our migration agent at Growmore Immigration can help you with the latest information and requirements for the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa, and guide you through the entire visa application process. Book a consultation with us today to learn more.