Industry Labour Agreements in Australia

Australia’s main industry labour agreements currently include:

• Aged Care:
  For direct care workers in aged care facilities (subclass 482 & 186). Employers with a union MOU receive streamlined access.
• Dairy:
  For Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Workers & Dairy Cattle Farm Operators. Concessions vary by visa and regional location.
• Fishing:
  Six specific occupations in the fishing industry, temporary (up to 4 years) or PR options.
• Horticulture:
  Covers 31 skilled and semi-skilled occupations in farming and horticulture, with regional and visa-based concessions.
• Meat:
  For skilled meat workers, with flexible terms based on visa and regional needs.
• Restaurant (Premium Dining):
  For premium restaurants to sponsor cooks, chefs, café/restaurant managers, and trade waiters.
• Advertising:
  For Advertising Specialists, Graphic Designers, Copywriters, Multimedia Designers, and Web Developers.
  Requires endorsement from the Media Federation of Australia and The Communications Council.
• On-Hire:
  On-hire businesses may sponsor certain skilled workers, who can be assigned to third parties but remain their direct employer.
• Pork:
  For Senior Stockpersons (piggery) in pork production, with both temporary and PR options.
• Minister of Religion:
  For Ministers of Religion and Religious Assistants, with temporary and direct PR options for senior roles.

1. Check eligibility & occupation:
   Your business must be in a sector with an industry agreement and require a listed occupation.
2. Obtain necessary endorsement:
   Some agreements require endorsement from a designated industry body or union (e.g., Aged Care requires a union MOU; Advertising requires MFA/TCC approval).
3. Apply for an industry labour agreement:
   Applications use the government’s set terms—no negotiation.
4. Nominate and sponsor workers:
   Eligible for subclass 482, 494, or 186 visas—many with permanent residency pathways.