From 13 December 2024, an updated Minister of Religion Labour Agreement (MoRLA) commences.

The new MoRLA supports religious institutions to access skilled workers from overseas. It will continue to support strong worker protection through an improved pathway to permanent residence.

This change provides greater access to visa pathways for organisations that have an underlying religious focus, such as education and promotion of their faiths in a charitable or educational environment.

The new MoRLA also includes revised settings on salary, qualifications, work experience and English language to reflect the diverse religious practices and beliefs in Australia.