Step 1 - Employer requests to access a Labour Agreement

Employers who are interested in accessing a Labour Agreement should contact the Labour Agreement Section for information on how to prepare a Labour Agreement submission.
Email: Labour.Agreement.Section@immi.gov.au

Additional information

If the Australian Government pursues a Labour Agreement with an employer that organisation will be required to provide information on employment, education, training and industrial relations matters.

The information provided by the employer does not guarantee that a Labour Agreement will be negotiated – employers will also need to satisfy the requirements of the visa programs proposed for inclusion in a Labour Agreement.

The agreement becomes effective when it has been signed by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, the employer and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and any other parties to the agreement. Copies are sent to the relevant parties.

The Director, Labour Agreement Section will be responsible for the management of the Labour Agreement. The departmental office(s) identified in the agreement will be responsible for administering the processing of any visas applied for under the agreement.

Where should I go now?

Nominating temporary positions
See: Step 2 - Employer Nominates Temporary Positions

Nominating permanent positions
See: Step 2 - Employer Nominates Permanent Positions