Important update on the NT DAMA program

The agreement between the Northern Territory and Australian governments for the NT DAMA II program expired on 13 December 2024.

A new Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA III) has been executed between the Northern Territory and Australian governments on 19 March 2025.

The online application portal is now open for new endorsement applications under NT DAMA III.

Read the following important information about the transition.

Transitioning to a new NT DAMA III

• Businesses with existing labour agreements under NT DAMA II can continue to lodge nomination applications with the Department of Home Affairs under their approved ceilings. These requests and applications will continue to be assessed.
• Skills assessment applications will continue to be accepted for endorsed positions under NT DAMA II and will continue to be assessed.
• Businesses with existing labour agreements under NT DAMA II who require additional ceiling places or would like to access new occupations/concessions available under NT DAMA III, will need to lodge a new endorsement application for a NT DAMA III labour agreement through the online portal.

Should you have any queries, contact MigrationNT by email migration@nt.gov.au or call  08 8999 5264.

Access the NT DAMA online portal