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Australia WA DAMA Skilled Migrant Requirements Detailed

14 September 2026 Matthias Kurth

What this means for you

For individuals considering skilled migration to Western Australia under the DAMA, this means a clearer understanding of the specific criteria they must meet. Businesses involved in sponsoring migrants will need to follow a defined process for amending existing endorsements.

Now Skilled migrants under the WA DAMA must satisfy specific skills, qualification, experience, and employment background requirements, along with any occupation licensing or registration. Businesses wishing to amend an approved Endorsement application must submit a Subsequent Endorsement application, with variations assessed based on program availability.

Flootloop data indicates new details regarding skilled migrant requirements under Australia’s Western Australian Designated Area Migration Agreement (WA DAMA). Skilled migrants are now explicitly required to meet specific criteria for skills, qualifications, experience, and employment background, in addition to any necessary occupation licensing or registration.

For businesses, amending an approved Endorsement application necessitates submitting a Subsequent Endorsement application. Variations to these applications will be assessed based on program availability.

Source migration.wa.gov.au ↗