SAF commences on 12 August 2018

It was officially released that the Migration (Skilling Australian Funds) Charges Act 2018 will commence on 12 August 2018.

The amount of charge payable is specified by the Migration (Skilling Australian Funds) Charges regulations 2018, as follows:

  • Subclass 482 (Work Visa)

             - AUD 1,200 per year of the proposed visa period. However, for large business with a turnover of over 10 million AUD, the levy is 1800, per year of the proposed visa period.

  • Employer-Sponsored Permanent Residency

             - Nominations that relates to Employer-Sponsored Permanent visas incur a once only charge of AUD 3,000. However for large businesses with an annual turnover of more than AUD 10 million, a once                 only charge of AUD 5,000.

  • Certain exemptions apply for Religious workers and parties to labour agreement.

For more information please contact Seek Migration.