Immigration News - Global Mobility, Skilled visas, Australia Australia | Skilled visa income thresholds increase July 1 Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) April 1, 2025 The Australian government announced that effective July 1, skilled visa income thresholds will increase by 4.6% to align with changes in the Average Weekly Ordinary Time Earnings. Key Points: Indexation changes will be as follows: The Core Skills Income Threshold will increase from AU$73,150 to AU$76,515. The Specialist Skills Income Threshold will increase from AU$135,000 to AU$141,210. The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold will increase from AU$73,150 to AU$76,515. New nomination applications after July 1 must meet the new thresholds or the annual market salary rate, whichever is higher. The change does not apply to existing visa holders and nominations lodged before July 1. Additional Information: The thresholds are indexed annually to ensure parity with Australian workers’ wages. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. Copyright © 2025 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.