Migration (Skilling Australians Fund) Charges Amendment (Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) Visa) Regulations 2024 - Migration (Skilling Australians Fund) Charges Act 2018

The Australian Government has introduced the Migration (Skilling Australians Fund) Charges Amendment (Subclass 482 Skills in Demand Visa) Regulations 2024, effective 7 December 2024. These amendments support the transition from the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa to the new Skills in Demand (SID) visa while maintaining funding for the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF).
Key Highlights:
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Continuation of SAF Levy:
The SAF levy now applies to the Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) visa, ensuring that employers hiring overseas workers contribute to the skills development of Australian workers. -
Nomination Training Contribution Charge:
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Employers must pay the SAF levy when nominating overseas workers for the following visas: