Effective 1 July 2025, the Australian Government will implement an increase in the minimum salary thresholds for the Skills in Demand (SID) (subclass 482) visa program. The Australian Government stated that the adjustment aligns with the latest updates to the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings (AWOTE).
Key Changes
- Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT): Increases from AU$73,150 to AU$76,515. This applies to nominations under the Core Skills stream of the subclass 482 visa and the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa.
- Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT): Rises from AU$135,000 to AU$141,210. This affects nominations under the Specialist Skills stream of the subclass 482 visa.
Implications for Employers
- New Nominations: From 1 July 2025, all new nomination applications must meet the updated income threshold or the annual market salary rate (AMSR), whichever is higher.
- Existing Visa Holders: These changes will not apply to existing visa holders or most likely to nominations lodged before 1 July 2025.
- Superannuation Guarantee: The superannuation guarantee rate will increase from 11.5% to 12% on 1 July 2025. Employers should ensure that the guaranteed annual earnings for their employees are not inadvertently reduced as a result of this superannuation rate change.
Action Steps for Employers
- Review Salary Packages: Ensure that the proposed salary meets or exceeds the new thresholds to avoid delays or refusals in the nomination process.
- Prepare for Future Applications: Employers planning to submit nominations near the 1 July 2025 implementation date should act promptly to avoid falling under the updated requirements.
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