As per the Joint media release with the Hon Phillip Thompson OAM MP published on 01 April 2022
- Townsville will benefit from access to more skilled workers following the signing of the landmark Townsville Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).
- The Townsville DAMA covers 195 occupations across a broad range of sectors including manufacturing, health care and social assistance, transport, and professional, scientific and technical services.
- Townsville Enterprise will administer the process of accessing the Townsville DAMA which will open to businesses operating in any of the 9 Local Government Areas covered by the agreement - City of Townsville, Hinchinbrook Shire, Charters Towers Regional Council, Burdekin Shire, City of Mount Isa, Shire of Cloncurry, Shire of McKinlay, Shire of Richmond and Shire of Flinders.
- Local businesses can apply individually to access the DAMA from 1 July 2022.
Source: https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/AlexHawke/Pages/townsville-economic-prosperity-bolstered-signing-designated-area-migration-agreement.aspx