Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA)

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The RDA Orana DAMA

The Riverina region, including the local government areas of Bland Shire Council, Carrathool Shire Council, Coolamon Shire Council, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, Griffith City Council, Hay Shire Council, Junee Shire Council, Leeton Shire Council, Lockhart Shire Council, Murrumbidgee Council, Narrandera Shire Council, Snowy Valleys Council, Temora Shire Council and Wagga Wagga City Council, is now covered by the RDA Orana DAMA.

The RDA Orana DAMA was approved in 2019. It is now in it’s fifth year and has been granted a 12-month extension. The DAMA provides businesses in the region with an avenue to address current workforce shortages and to support future workforce planning.

Current Occupation and Concession List

Each occupation is eligible for a specific set of concessions. To find out what occupations are currently available and which concessions they are eligible for check the list below.