{"id":51847,"date":"2024-07-02T09:40:52","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T23:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/?p=51847"},"modified":"2024-07-02T10:01:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T00:01:14","slug":"wa-skill-shortages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/news\/wa-skill-shortages","title":{"rendered":"New migration deal to address Western Australia skill shortages"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"51847\" class=\"elementor elementor-51847\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20767a4a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20767a4a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-db2069a\" data-id=\"db2069a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75ea38c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75ea38c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/premium-photo\/civil-engineers-safety-helmet-are-meeting-construction-site-industry-engineer-construction-concept_27843937.htm#fromView=search&#038;page=1&#038;position=18&#038;uuid=8fd40c29-1c9d-4a31-966e-797e01a5b3a1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo credit:@sodawhiskey<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d0621dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d0621dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In a significant move to address labour shortages and stimulate economic growth, Western Australian and the Commonwealth Governments have signed<span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"> <a style=\"color: #ed7d31;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wa.gov.au\/government\/media-statements\/Cook-Labor-Government\/Skilled-worker-boost-to-ease-labour-shortages-20240629#:~:text=The%20Cook%20and%20Albanese%20Labor,economy%20and%20residential%20construction%20industries.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a deal for 10,000 skilled migration places for the 2024-25 fiscal year.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>This agreement promises to create substantial opportunities for Western Australia\u2019s economy, particularly within the residential construction sector.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><b>Key announcements<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:15564081,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The agreement secures 10,000 skilled migration places to address labour shortages and support the construction of more homes in Western Australia.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:15564081,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Of these, 5,000 places are allocated to enhance WA\u2019s previous allocation through the State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:15564081,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">An additional 5,000 places are designated for both metropolitan and regional employers under the WA Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA), ensuring a balanced distribution across the state.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><b>Benefits for business sponsors<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP)<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The SNMP has been a vital tool for small and medium-sized businesses that struggle to meet the Commonwealth Government\u2019s employer-sponsored visa requirements. The expansion to 5,000 places under this program allows the State Government to prioritise skilled migration according to WA\u2019s specific needs, ensuring that businesses can find the talent they require to grow and thrive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>WA Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA)<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The newly established WA DAMA provides another 5,000 migration places. This program specifically targets key areas such as building and construction, health and aged care, tourism and hospitality, and agriculture. By addressing these critical needs, the DAMA ensures that both metropolitan and regional employers can attract and retain skilled workers necessary for their operations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><b>Responding to industry demands<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The agreement responds directly to industry demands to fill positions that cannot be met locally. This collaboration between the State and Commonwealth Governments underscores a commitment to sustaining and diversifying WA\u2019s economy through strategic skilled migration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><b>Complementary state government initiatives<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alongside this significant boost in skilled migration places, the WA Government continues to invest in training local workers through initiatives such as free and low-fee TAFE courses. These efforts aim to build a robust local workforce while the additional migration places provide an immediate solution to pressing labour shortages.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This landmark agreement between the Western Australian and the Commonwealth Governments highlights a proactive approach to addressing labour shortages in WA. For business sponsors, the expansion of skilled migration places through the SNMP and the establishment of the WA DAMA provides essential pathways to attract the talent needed to fuel economic growth and meet industry demands.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>To discuss how these changes may impact your business, please contact our expert team at <span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;\" rel=\"noreferrer\">aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com<\/a><\/span> to arrange an online consultation. <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Western Australian Government has signed a deal for 10,000 skilled migration places for 2024-25. 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