Labour Market Testing Process in Australia: A Complete Guide for Employers and Skilled Visa Sponsors Australia’s skilled migration system allows employers to sponsor overseas workers when they cannot find suitably qualified Australian workers. However, before sponsoring a migrant worker for certain visas, employers must complete Labour Market Testing (LMT). The labour market testing process ensures that Australian citizens and permanent residents receive the first opportunity for available jobs. At the same time, it allows businesses to address genuine skill shortages when local workers are not available. Understanding the process requirements is essential for employers who want to sponsor workers under