08/05/2023
Minister Giles and Minister Wells announced an Aged Care Labour Agreement to address the skills shortages in this sector.
The Agreement provides additional incentives for employers to attract workers, including an expedited two-year pathway to permanent residency. In addition, ongoing business and union engagement will promote transparency.
To access an Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement, the employer must first enter into an MoU with a relevant industry union(s) โ the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, the Health Services Union or the United Workers Union.
The Aged Care Labour Agreement is available on the Department's website.