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ARTICLE · 31 MARCH 2025

Understanding the Skilling Australia Fund levy

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The Skilling Australia Fund (SAF) levy is a mandatory fee that employers must pay when sponsoring overseas workers.

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The Skilling Australia Fund (SAF) levy is a mandatory fee that employers must pay when sponsoring overseas workers. The levy was introduced to help fund skills training and workforce development for Australians, ensuring that local workers have opportunities to gain qualifications and secure employment in industries experiencing skills shortages.

When does the SAF levy need to be paid?

Employers must pay the SAF levy in full when lodging a nomination application for the following visas:

  • Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482)
  • Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186)
  • Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (SESR) visa (subclass 494).

The levy amount is determined by the business's annual turnover:

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