​​​On 19 March 2025, a new Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for Northern Territory comes into effect.

The DAMA is the third DAMA established for the territory and will be in effect until 30 June 2030. It enables employers facing workforce shortages to access an additional 1,500 overseas workers annually across a broad range of occupations that are in critical shortage in the territory.

For more​ information, see: Designated Area Migration Agreement.