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Western Australia Establishes Regional Migration Agreements

14 September 2026 Matthias Kurth

What this means for you

If you are a skilled migrant looking to move to Australia, particularly Western Australia, these new regional agreements could offer easier visa access for jobs in areas like Goldfields and East Kimberley.

Now Western Australia has established Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) in regions like Goldfields and East Kimberley to address worker shortages, offering visa concessions for skilled migrants. Employers in these designated areas must apply directly to the local representative, such as the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder or the East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry, for endorsement.

Western Australia has established Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) in regions such as Goldfields and East Kimberley. These agreements aim to address specific worker shortages within these designated areas.

The DAMAs offer visa concessions for skilled migrants, facilitating their relocation to these regions. Employers in Goldfields and East Kimberley seeking to utilize these agreements must apply directly to local representatives for endorsement, such as the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder or the East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

For individuals considering relocation to Australia, these new agreements in Western Australia present additional pathways for skilled migration, potentially offering more accessible visa options for specific regional roles.

Source migration.wa.gov.au ↗