Final Dates for Goldfields DAMA and Required Actions - Update for all businesses

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 12:46:30 PM

Goldfields DAMA - Final Dates and Required Actions - Update for all businesses

• The Goldfields DAMA is approaching expiry on 30 June 2026
• All entitlements under existing Labour Agreements and Deeds of Variation will continue for the duration of those agreements.
• Businesses intending to use existing Goldfields DAMA endorsements for new applications should apply to DOHA for their Labour Agreement or Deed of Variation as soon as possible, if they are wishing to retain the entitlements of the Goldfields DAMA.
• Applications for new Goldfields DAMA endorsements need to be made soon.
• Key dates are as follows:

Key Dates

• 20 April 2026 - Recommended last date to begin new Labour Market Testing, to allow the required four weeks of information to be gathered and submitted with endorsement applications by 22 May 2026.
• 22 May 2026 - Final endorsement application cut-off.
  • No further endorsement applications for the Goldfields DAMA will be accepted after this date
• 06 June 2026 - Final endorsement cut-off.
  • No further endorsements from the Goldfields DAMA will be issued after this date
• 19 June 2026 - Recommended latest lodgement by DOHA.
  • Lodge Labour Agreement or Deed of Variation applications by this date to allow time for processing by DOHA
• 30 June 2026 - Goldfields DAMA expiry.
  • Applications for endorsement, or for Goldfields DAMA Labour Agreements or Deeds of Variation, cannot be lodged after this date
  • All DAMA applications from July 1 must be made to the WA DAMA

Important Guidance

• Please lodge applications to DOHA as soon as possible after endorsement - early lodgement is critical to avoid processing risks.
• Applications will be prioritised by DOHA, but they have recommended 19 June as the cutoff date.

Next Steps

• Review your workforce needs and begin Labour Market Testing if needed
• Engage your migration agent or advisor (if applicable)
• Prepare and lodge your application to the Goldfields DAR and/or DOHA as soon as possible, noting the above dates

Thank you for your continued engagement with the Goldfields DAMA. If you have any questions relating to endorsement, please contact the Goldfields DAMA team on [email protected]

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