Labour Market Test (LMT) Report
A Department of Home Affairs–compliant report that clearly demonstrates genuine efforts to recruit suitably qualified Australian workers before nominating an overseas candidate.
The requirement
What is Labour Market Testing?
Labour Market Testing is a mandatory step for sponsoring overseas workers under several skilled visa subclasses. It shows the Department that an employer made genuine efforts to hire suitably qualified Australian workers before nominating an overseas candidate.
When is LMT required?
Employers generally complete Labour Market Testing before lodging a nomination for employer-sponsored and regional skilled visa streams, including:
- Subclass 482
- Subclass 186
- Subclass 494
- Labour Agreement streams
- DAMA
- PALM roles
What the advertising must show
To comply, the role is typically advertised on approved platforms for a continuous period, with each advertisement including the essentials that make the effort genuine and verifiable:
- Job title & duties
- Experience & qualifications
- Full-time / part-time
- Location
- Salary range
- Employer details
Deliverables
What's in a TalentLeaf LMT report
Every report is written to read as a complete, defensible evidence package — ready to upload with the nomination.
Compliant job advertisements
Drafted and structured to meet advertising content requirements.
Date & time-stamped evidence
Screenshots of live advertisements presented clearly for review.
Candidate screening & shortlisting
Summaries of applications received and how each was assessed.
Interview & rejection reasons
A clear, professional record of outcomes for each applicant.
Applicant evaluation table
A structured comparison supporting the selection decision.
Business & labour market summary
Business overview plus a concise labour market context section.
Legislative references
Relevant instrument references woven through the report.
Final upload-ready PDF
A polished, professionally formatted document for the nomination.
Fixed pricing
Choose your platform coverage
Transparent, GST-inclusive pricing with the same complete deliverables. Custom quotes available for DAMA, Labour Agreement, or industry-specific roles.
Standard
- Two approved platforms covered
- Full report deliverables included
- Upload-ready PDF
Extended
- Three platforms for wider coverage
- Full report deliverables included
- Upload-ready PDF
Ensure your nomination is backed by a defensible LMT report
Whether you're an employer or a registered migration agent, we make the process efficient and reliable.