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Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) are a formal agreement between the Australian Government and a state or territory government or regional authority. It allows employers greater flexibility to hire non-citizen workers to fill critical skills shortages in designated areas. Each DAMA agreement operates under an agreement-based framework and allows businesses in the specified region to respond to their unique economic and labour market conditions. Generally, each DAMA

From the 2nd of September 2026, LIN 26/081 Migration (Arrangements for Child Visa Applications) Instrument 2026 will come into effect. This new Legislative Instrument will replace Arrangements for Child Visa Applications 2016/051 (IMMI 16/051) due to its scheduled expiry on the 30th of October 2026. What has changed? Key changes between LIN 2016/051 and LIN 26/081 are that forms for Child Migrant & Child Resident visas (classes AH & BT) can no longer be posted to Northbridge

The Australian Government has announced the annual applicant limits for subclass 202 Global Special Humanitarian visas that proposing organisations can make for the the financial year commencing on the 1st of July 2026 and ending on the 30th of June 2027.

If you have family in Australia who are Australian Citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens, you may be eligible to apply for an Australian Family visa. Whichever pathway you are considering, Westralian Migration Services can assist you in identifying your optimal path forward.

If you have family in Australia who are Australian Citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens, you may be eligible to apply for an Australian Family visa/

Are you in a relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen? An Australian Partner visa might be your pathway to permanent residency. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Partner visas in Australia, including eligibility requirements, costs and processing times. What Is an Australian Partner Visa? An Australian Partner visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen or permanent re