Increase in Government application fees, Core Skills Income Threshold & Fair Work High Income Threshold
Government fees
Government fees will increase as follows:
| Pre 1 July 2025 | From 1 July 2025 | |
| 482 visa applications | $3115 | $3210 |
| 482 secondary applicant 18+ | $3115 | $3210 |
| 482 secondary application u18 | $780 | $805 |
| 400, 407 and 408 visas
(Temporary short stay term specialist, Training and Entertainment visas) |
$415 | $430 |
| 400, 407 and 408 secondary applicant 18+ | $415 | $430 |
| 400, 407 and 408 secondary application u18 | $105 | $110 |
| ENS 186 visa (PR) | $4770 | $4910 |
| 186 secondary applicant 18+ | $2385 | $2455 |
| 186 secondary application u18 | $1190 | $1230 |
CSIT
As a reminder, the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) will increase on 1 July 2025 to $76,515. New nomination applications from this date will need to meet the new threshold or the annual market salary rate, whichever is higher.
The CSIT for existing 482 visa holders and nominations lodged before 1 July 2025 remains at $73,150 however, the earnings must still be reviewed and increased to meet the market rate if that is higher.
Labour Market Testing requiring a salary now needs to be for at least this new CSIT amount.
FWHIT
The Fair Work High Income Threshold (FWHIT) will increase to $183,100.
Super Increase
From 1 July 2025, the superannuation guarantee rate has increased to 12%.
EOFY staff reviews & visa holders
The new financial year means staff review time for a lot of businesses. It is an important reminder that 482 visa holders have been approved to work in their nominated occupations only. While a promotion within the same occupational stream (and any associated salary increase) will generally comply with their 482 visa conditions, a move into a different role must be carefully considered and may require a new nomination or adjusted market rate. If a new role for a 482 visa holder would fall into a different occupation, a new 482 nomination and visa application will need to be lodged.
Please discuss any proposed role changes with your Ajuria adviser to ensure that your visa holders will continue to be compliant.
Employers are also reminded to ensure 482 visa holders are paid according to their approved salary and at the Australian market rate for the role.
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