Labour Agreements
Labour Agreements are formal arrangements to recruit a number of overseas skilled workers. Both temporary and permanent visas can be granted under the agreement. Agreements are generally effective for 2 to 3 years. Labour agreements are normally entered into between the Australian government and Australian industry/government departments or employers. Both temporary and permanent visas are available under labour agreements.
For temporary and permanent visas, the employee must:
- Be nominated to work in Australia by an organisation that has entered a Labour Agreement.
- Have the relevant skills (including English language skills), qualifications and experience specified in the agreement.
- Meet mandatory licensing, registration or professional membership requirements (if applicable).
- Be under 45 years of age (unless exceptional circumstances apply).
- All applicants 16 years of age or older must meet health and character requirements.
- Permanent visas will be valid for 5 years and allow the holder unlimited access to enter and leave Australia during that period. Temporary visas will be granted with a pre-determined validity period.
