Update on South Australia’s Designated Area Migration Agreements
South Australia’s two Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs), namely the SA Regional DAMA and the Adelaide City DAMA, have undergone extension and expansion.
The SA Regional DAMA now incorporates 128 new occupations spanning construction and trades, agribusiness, ICT, health, education, and renewable energy sectors.
Both DAMAs have been prolonged until 30 June 2025, with an augmented annual nomination ceiling for the SA Regional DAMA, which has risen from 750 to 2000 nomination places annually.
The pathway to permanent residency remains accessible for all visa holders under both DAMAs.
South Australia has preserved concessions, including an age concession up to 55 years, a 10% reduction to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), along with English proficiency and work experience concessions.
Notably, the occupations of Grape Grower (121215), Actors, Dancers, and other Entertainers (211999), as well as Dancer or Choreographer (211112), have been excluded from the DAMAs
