When your business seeks to utilise the Australian visa program, however the workers you require isn't available on the current skilled occupation list, you will need to apply for a customised Labour Agreement. Labour Agreements are applied directly with the Minister of Immigration - i.e. the Minister of Immigration will also need to personally review and approve the application (not simply an immigration case officer). At AVS, we do specialise in complex LAs & have experience in completing a number of successful LAs for on-hire companies and SMEs covering a range of occupations. 

As part of the application process, AVS would need to undertake a consultation process with the relevant trades unions, industry representatives & subject matter experts and present the findings to the Minister. Other supporting documents such as skills shortage reports/statistical data/labour market reports/legal submissions would need to be presented as well. If you wish to discuss the process further to understand whether your business is able to benefit, please organise a consultation with our team. 

Processing timeframes will vary, however they can be 3 to 18 months. Timeframes will depend on a number of circumstances such as the company's profile and previous dealings with immigration.