Goldfields employers can continue to access the Goldfields Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) until 31 December 2026. This extension by the Commonwealth Government provides a crucial workforce solution for employers in the region where local recruitment efforts have been unsuccessful.

Through the Goldfields DAMA, eligible employers may:
• 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
• 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
• Phone: (08) 9021 9600
• Email: DAMA@ckb.wa.gov.au