Industry Labour Agreement
Meat Industry Labour Agreement
The Meat Industry Labour Agreement allows meat processing employers to sponsor overseas workers in meat processing and related roles to address workforce shortages in the industry.
Administered By
Department of Home Affairs
Key Benefit
Access to skilled meat processing workers for Australian abattoirs and processing facilities
Eligible occupations
The Meat Industry Labour Agreement covers specific occupations that may not be available under standard visa pathways. Access is subject to the Department of Home Affairs approving the Labour Agreement and the employer demonstrating a genuine need.
Occupations Covered
Slaughterers, boners, slicers, meat processing workers, quality assurance officers
How it works
Eligibility assessment
We assess whether your business and the occupations you need qualify for the Meat Industry Labour Agreement and confirm there is no standard visa pathway available.
Labour Agreement negotiation
We prepare and submit the Labour Agreement request to the Department of Home Affairs, including the genuine need case, evidence of local recruitment attempts, and proposed terms.
Sponsorship and nomination
Once the Labour Agreement is approved, we prepare the Standard Business Sponsorship and nomination applications under the Labour Agreement stream.
Visa applications
We manage the visa applications for each sponsored worker through to grant, including health, character, and skills assessment requirements specific to the Labour Agreement.
Why instruct Visa Plan for your Meat Industry Labour Agreement?
Legal Professional Privilege
Labour Agreement applications require disclosure of sensitive business information. All communications with an admitted solicitor are protected by Legal Professional Privilege.
Negotiation experience
Labour Agreements require direct negotiation with the Department of Home Affairs. We prepare submissions that address the Department's genuine need test from a position of legal and commercial understanding.
End-to-end management
We manage every stage from initial eligibility through to permanent residence, including the sponsorship, nomination, and visa applications for each worker under the agreement.
Reviewed by Visa Plan Migration Lawyers · Last updated: April 2026 · Labour Agreement information sourced from the Department of Home Affairs. Terms, eligible occupations, and conditions 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.