Designated Area Migration Agreement
Murray River Region DAMA
Murray River Region DAMA: agriculture and horticulture employers can sponsor overseas workers under modified regional eligibility criteria.
Endorsing Authority
Workforce Australia — Murray
English Concession
Modified English requirements for agricultural occupations
Age Concession
Age concessions for eligible agricultural occupations
Salary Concession
DAMA concession framework applies
Key industries in the Murray River Region
The Murray River Region DAMA is designed to address genuine workforce shortages across specific industries in the region. Endorsed employers in these industries may access occupations and eligibility concessions not available under standard visa pathways.
Industries Covered
Agriculture, horticulture, food production, irrigation, regional services
Occupation Note
Agriculture and horticulture focus with modified eligibility
The DAMA process
Eligibility assessment
We confirm your regional classification, the applicable DAMA, the occupations you need to fill, and the concessions available before any application is lodged.
Endorsement application
We prepare and submit the endorsement application to Workforce Australia — Murray, including the genuine need case and local recruitment evidence required by the endorsing body.
Sponsorship approval
We prepare and lodge the Standard Business Sponsorship application under the DAMA Labour Agreement stream and manage all Departmental correspondence through to approval.
Nomination and visa
We prepare nominations and visa applications for each worker, applying all applicable DAMA concessions and managing requirements through to grant.
Why instruct Visa Plan for your Murray River Region DAMA?
Legal Professional Privilege
DAMA applications require disclosure of business operations, payroll structures, and recruitment history. All disclosures to an admitted solicitor are protected by Legal Professional Privilege. Migration agents cannot provide this protection.
Endorsement strategy
Regional endorsing authorities apply their own assessment criteria separate from the Department's requirements. We structure submissions for both Workforce Australia — Murray and the Department simultaneously.
Reviewed by Visa Plan Migration Lawyers · Last updated: April 2026 · DAMA information sourced from the Department of Home Affairs. DAMA terms, occupation lists, and concessions are subject to change. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Visa Plan for advice specific to your circumstances.