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ARTICLE · 10 JUNE 2025

Labour Agreements | Which Visa Requirements Can Be Negotiated?

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Labour Agreements allow employers to negotiate with the Government for concessions to standard visa settings to address specific business or industry needs.

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Labour Agreements allow employers to negotiate with the Government for concessions to standard visa settings to address specific business or industry needs.

As a result of recent legislative amendments, the Minister now has clear statutory authority to determine certain visa settings.

While visa settings have been negotiable via Labour Agreements for some time, the amendments aim to clarify what can be negotiated so that they are more accessible to employers.

Read on to understand the flexibilities Labour Agreements could provide.

  • How Labour Agreements Work
  • Legislative Amendments | Visa Settings That can be Negotiated with the Minister
    • 482 Skills in Demand (SID) Visa Labour Agreements

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