Raising the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold

Skills Assessment
Written By Ndi Ruppert

From 1 July 2024, the Temporary Skilled Migrant Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase from $70,000 to $73,150. New nomination applications from this date will need to meet the new TSMIT of $73,150 or the annual market salary rate, whichever is higher. The requirements ensure that Employers pay overseas workers no less than an Australian worker who is doing the same work in the same location, that is, the 'annual market salary rate (AMSR), and that visa programs are not used to undercut the Australian labour market

This change will not affect existing visa holders and any nominations lodged by Employers before 1 July 2024.

These changes are in line with the Government’s commitment at the Jobs and Skills Summit in September 2022, and may be followed in the future my additional income threshold reviews or indexation methodology, especially once the anticipated Skills in Demand visa is determined later in 2024.

Employers considering expanding their workforce with skilled migrants via nomination under Visa Subclass 482, 494, 186 and 187, are encouraged to obtain Advice on their full obligations and opportunities.

If you have found the  publication of interest and would like to know more or wish to obtain legal advice relevant to your circumstances, please contact us at info@ruppertlegal.com.au or make an appointment at a time convenient to you via the Ruppert Legal Booking Page.

Please note that this publication is not intended to be relied upon as a substitute for legal or other advice that may be relevant to the reader's specific circumstances.

Ndi Ruppert
Qualifications

Ndi Ruppert is the principal and founder of Ruppert Legal, a boutique immigration law firm based in the Hunter region. She holds a Bachelor of Business and Law, a Diploma of Legal Practice, and a Master of Laws with Distinction majoring in Human Rights and International Business from the University of Newcastle.

Experience

Ndi has been admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales as a solicitor for over 13 years. Before establishing her own legal immigration practice in 2021, Ndi was responsible for the immigration division at Hicksons Lawyers, a large international corporate law firm with offices in Sydney and Newcastle. As evidenced by her continued listing on the Doyles List of Leading Immigration Lawyers in New South Wales, Ndi has become a sought after and highly regarded Australian immigration advisor with clients ranging from individuals, families, entrepreneurs and small businesses, through to large multinational corporations.

With a special interest in human rights & immigration, Ndi has a passion for helping those in need and being a voice for the vulnerable, having previously worked as an advocate for people with disabilities, including assisting them with NDIS appeals. At Ruppert Legal, Ndi continues her dedication to supporting victims of domestic family violence and is committed to ensuring that clients have access to justice through Ruppert Legal’s pro bono service in collaboration with Mosaic Multicultural Connections.

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