Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement
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.
The Australian Government has approved a new DAMA for the Northern Territory. The NT Government and Australian Government are continuing to work closely to finalise the new agreement before it can become operational.
We expect to be in a position to implement the new program in the near future.
The program has been suspended for new endorsement applications while we transition to the new NT DAMA.
Information for Northern Territory businesses to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas worker under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA).
- Important update on the NT DAMA program
Read important information about the update from NT DAMA II to NT DAMA III. - About the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement
Information for business interested employing overseas worker under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA). - Step by step guide for employers
Application process and how to apply for the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - NT DAMA occupations list
Occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Concessions available
English language and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concessions available under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Qualifications, experience and age requirements for nominated overseas workers
Information on qualification and experience that overseas workers are required to demonstrate under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - How businesses are assessed as being eligible
Criteria to determine if a businesses can use the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - How to find an Australian worker
Information on how companies can prove their search for Australian citizens or permanent residents in relation to the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Fees and charges
Fees and charges in relation to the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Permanent residence pathway
Information for employees and businesses on a permanent residency opportunity under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Subsequent endorsement (deed of variation) process
Endorsement process for employing workers for subsequent years under the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement. - Frequently asked questions: Designated Area Migration Agreement
Frequently asked questions in relation to the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement.