Sponsorship Costs Explained: Government Fees and Hidden Expenses in 2025
How much does it cost to sponsor a worker in 2025? Here’s a clear breakdown of government fees and real-world expenses for employers.
December 12, 2025
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English Test Changes for Sponsored...
From 7 August 2025, only in-person English tests at secure centres are accepted for sponsored visas. From 13 September 2025, extra changes apply to...
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Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)...
The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), introduced in December 2024, replaced the old MLTSSL, STSOL and ROL lists. It currently includes 456 eligible...
Sponsorship and Salary: What the July...
From 1 July 2025, employers must pay sponsored workers a base of at least:
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How to prepare for a sponsorship...
When your business sponsors overseas workers, you have legal obligations. The Department of Home Affairs can audit your company to make sure you’re...
482, 186 or 494: which visa is right...
Hiring overseas workers can be a great solution when you can’t find local staff. But choosing the wrong visa can cost your business time, money, and...
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What are the most sponsored areas and...
Areas such as healthcare, medical services, technology and digital innovation have topped the list of most sponsored sectors over the past two years.
Which documents do companies need to...
This is probably one of the first questions that comes to mind for entrepreneurs when deciding to sponsor a skilled foreign worker.
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The 5 most common myths and truths...
There are many misunderstandings and fears among businesses regarding sponsoring skilled overseas workers in Australia. What are the “conspiracy...
The common mistakes that companies make...
Becoming a business sponsor can be as daunting as it is exciting. The doors are wider open to access qualified professionals from different...
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