Designated Area Migration Agreement
South Australia (Regional) DAMA
The South Australian Regional Workforce Agreement covers the entire state of South Australia and targets agribusiness, tourism, health, construction, and renewable energy sectors with a broad occupation list and strong eligibility concessions.
Endorsing Authority
Skilled and Business Migration South Australia
English Concession
English concessions for eligible occupations
Age Concession
Age concessions up to 55 years
Salary Concession
10% TSMIT reduction for approved occupations
Key industries in the South Australia (Regional)
The South Australia (Regional) 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
Agribusiness, tourism and hospitality, health and social services, construction, renewable energy, manufacturing
Occupation Note
Over 320 occupations available. 2,000 nomination places per year. PR pathway retained for all visa holders.
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 Skilled and Business Migration South Australia, 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 South Australia (Regional) 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 Skilled and Business Migration South Australia and the Department simultaneously.
Government experience
James Bae represented the Australian Government at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal before establishing Visa Plan. That experience on the government side directly informs how we structure employer cases for DAMAs.
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.