Australia’s Evolving Migration & Wage Landscape: Key Updates for 2025

1. National Minimum Wage Increase

• Effective Date: July 1, 2024
• New Minimum Wage: AUD 915.90 per week or AUD 24.10 per hour
• Increase: 3.75%

2. Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) Update

• Effective Date: July 1, 2024
• New TSMIT: AUD 73,150 (previously AUD 70,000)

3. Skills in Demand (SID) Visa Introduction

• Launched On: December 7, 2024

The Skills in Demand (SID) visa aims to attract both core and specialist skills. It includes two key salary thresholds:

• Core Skills Income Threshold: AUD 73,150 – applicable to SID (Core Skills stream) and ENS (TRT and Direct Entry streams)
• Specialist Skills Income Threshold: AUD 135,000 – applicable to SID (Specialist Skills stream)

4. Threshold Adjustments for July 1, 2025

• Core Skills Income Threshold: AUD 76,515 (up from AUD 73,150)
• Specialist Skills Income Threshold: AUD 141,210 (up from AUD 135,000)

5. Superannuation Contributions Increase

• Effective Date: July 1, 2025
• New Rate: Increasing from 11.5% to 12%

6. Regional TSMIT Announcement

The TSMIT for regional-sponsored visa programs is expected to be announced later in 2025. Employers hiring in regional areas should stay alert for compliance updates.

How GVM Can Help

Navigating these evolving wage and visa regulations can be complex. Global Vision Migration (GVM) specializes in guiding employers and skilled workers through each step of the process, ensuring both compliance and strategic planning for long-term success.

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