Milestone Migration

Australia approves FNQ DAMA enhancements to assist with skill shortages

A Deed of Variation was signed on 30 March 2022 by the Immigration Minister, Alex Hawke to enhance the Far North Queensland (FNQ) DAMA occupations. To help manage regional skill shortages, DAMAs allow employers in that region to access positions that may not typically be available for sponsorship. They also make eligibility concessions available on […]

Businesses in WA’s Pilbara to recruit overseas workers this year via new DAMA

Immigration Minister, Alex Hawke has just signed a new five-year Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) to help fill critical labour shortages in Pilbara. This is an agreement between the Commonwealth and Regional Development Australia (RDA) Pilbara, in partnership with the Town of Port Hedland and the City of Karratha. To help manage regional skill shortages, […]