The Commonwealth Government has confirmed an extension of the Goldfields Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) to 31 December 2026, providing Goldfields employers with continued access to an important workforce solution where local recruitment efforts have been unsuccessful.
Through the Goldfields DAMA, eligible employers may be able to:
- sponsor overseas workers to fill genuine workforce shortages where suitably qualified Australian workers are not available;
- access a broader range of occupations than those available through standard skilled migration programs;
- access concessions available under the Goldfields DAMA, subject to eligibility requirements; and
- support workforce attraction and retention in key industries across the Goldfields region.
Employers seeking to access the Goldfields DAMA must first obtain endorsement from the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, the region's Designated Area Representative (DAR). Once endorsed, businesses can apply to the Australian Government for a DAMA labour agreement and sponsor eligible overseas workers.
How to access the Goldfields DAMA
Businesses operating in the Goldfields region can contact the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder for information about eligibility requirements and the endorsement process.
- Website: ckb.wa.gov.au/business-development/designated-area-migration-agreement(opens in a new tab)
- Phone: (08) 9021 9600
- Email: DAMA@ckb.wa.gov.au(opens in a new tab)
