Skilled Visa Updates – New Income Thresholds

From 1 July 2025, changes to skilled migration could affect your ability to bring in overseas workers: 

• The Core Skills Occupation List will replace the current list for visa eligibility. 

• Skilled visa income thresholds are going up: 

• Core/Temporary Skilled Migration: $76,515 

• Specialist Skills: $141,210 

These increases apply to new applications lodged after 1 July. 

If you’re planning to sponsor skilled workers, factor these changes into your workforce planning now. 

If you need advice or want to talk through how any of these changes impact your business, please contact our Advisory Team at workplace@mba.org.au or 02 6175 5900.