The Honourable David Coleman, MP, Minister for Immigration,
Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs has announced that the
Government is providing funding of $19.4 million over the next 4
years to help regional areas attract skilled migrants.
The Department of Home Affairs will provide priority processing
for skilled migrants who seek to live and work in regional areas
and expects to negotiate further
Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) with regional
communities.
What is a DAMA?
A DAMA is a 5 year agreement between a regional or
state/territory authority and the Department of Home Affairs. DAMAs
provide opportunities for employers in designated areas to sponsor
a wider range of skilled and semi-skilled workers for positions
which are not available under the standard employer sponsored visa
programs.
