Labour Market Test (LMT)
Labour Market Testing (LMT)
We provide professionally prepared Labour Market Testing (LMT) reports that are accurate, fully compliant, and audit-ready. Our evidence-based LMT reports are designed to support nominations and visa applications, ensuring alignment with Home Affairs standards and timely delivery.
Labour Market Testing (LMT) in Australia
Labour Market Testing (LMT) involves assessing the Australian labour market for a specific position to determine whether a suitably qualified and experienced Australian worker is available. The purpose of LMT is to ensure that the employer has made genuine and reasonable efforts to recruit locally before deciding to employ an overseas worker.
We provide Labour Market Testing (LMT) Report services to Migration Agents and Lawyers to support decision-ready nomination and visa applications. Our professionally written LMT reports are suitable for clients across all industries and are designed to support compliant business and migration decisions. If you require assistance for your client, Contact Us today.
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Labour Market Testing must be conducted within four months prior to lodging the nomination application. This ensures that the employer can demonstrate there were no suitably qualified and experienced Australian citizens or permanent residents available to fill the position, justifying the need to engage an overseas worker.
An LMT Report is a detailed assessment of the local labour market for a nominated occupation. It is a mandatory requirement under Employer Sponsored Visa programs such as Subclass 482 and Subclass 186, where businesses must demonstrate that genuine efforts were made to recruit Australian citizens or permanent residents before nominating a foreign worker.
Our Labour Market Testing reports clearly demonstrate that the employer has undertaken satisfactory and genuine recruitment efforts. The process includes drafting job advertisements, publishing ads on approved platforms, shortlisting applicants, assessing suitability, and documenting recruitment outcomes. Each shortlisted candidate is evaluated against the role requirements, and the reasons for non-selection are clearly outlined in the report.
These comprehensive reports provide strong evidence of the employer’s intent and attempts to recruit qualified and experienced Australian workers, in line with Department of Home Affairs requirements.
We specialise in preparing detailed, compliant, and evidence-based LMT reports. Our reports are recognised for their depth, accuracy, and alignment with Australian immigration standards. Get in touch with our experienced professionals to have your client’s Labour Market Testing report prepared with confidence.
In addition to core requirements, our Labour Market Testing (LMT) reports comprehensively address the Department of Home Affairs’ expectations. This includes preparing detailed job descriptions, developing and publishing compliant job advertisements, managing applications from Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible temporary visa holders, and shortlisting suitable candidates.
The process also covers conducting interviews with shortlisted applicants, preparing a detailed suitability matrix, documenting recruitment outcomes, obtaining feedback from relevant industry bodies where required, providing evidence of recruitment-related costs, and presenting clear results of all recruitment efforts. Where applicable, the report is supported by up-to-date market research and credible reference sources.
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Professionally prepared LMT reports that clearly evidence compliance and minimise risk. Our strategic, regulation-aligned reports are structured to meet Home Affairs requirements and stand up to detailed assessment.