The long-heralded imposition of the Skilling Australians Fund levy will become effective August 12, 2018, and payable for employer-sponsored nomination applications for temporary or permanent skilled work visas. SAF will be managed by the Department of Education and Training, to underwrite skills development of Australians. It replaces the previous requirement of nominating employers to prove [...]
The Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy when legislated in the first quarter of Financial Year 2018 / 19 (July through September) will be used to fund training programs and opportunities for Australian workers. Australian employerssponsoring foreign workers on Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visas, Employer Nomination Scheme, or Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) will be required [...]
As the Skilling Australia Fund (SAF) Act received Royal Assent on May 22, employers must prepare to fulfill additional Labour Market Testing (LMT) through increased job advertising through eligible channels. This change is set to affect the following visa categories: Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS), Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS – Permanent Residence), and Regional Sponsored Migration [...]