In a significant update from the Australian Government, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) is set to increase to $76,515 starting 1 July 2025. This change marks a pivotal adjustment in the landscape of employer-sponsored migration, with important implications for both employers and prospective skilled migrants.

What This Means for South Australian Employers

Due to an unprecedented volume of DAMA applications received during the current program year, Skilled and Business Migration (SBM) is urging employers who wish to be considered under the existing TSMIT rate of $70,000 (2024/25) to act promptly.

Employers must submit complete DAMA endorsement applications — with all required documentation — by 11:59pm (ACDT) on Monday, 9 June 2025.

Applications received after this deadline will be assessed against the new TSMIT of $76,515, including updated Labour Market Testing (LMT) reflecting the higher income threshold. Late applications will not be considered under the old TSMIT.

Why This Matters

The TSMIT sets the minimum salary that must be offered to sponsored skilled workers to ensure fair wages and protect local labor standards. The increase aims to better align migrant workers' salaries with current market expectations and cost-of-living realities in Australia.

However, this change also means increased financial commitment from employers seeking to access skilled migrants through the DAMA program. Those planning to recruit under existing conditions must prepare and submit their documentation well ahead of the June 9 deadline.

Key Reminders:

• ✅Deadline: Monday, 9 June 2025 at 11:59pm (ACDT)
• ✅ Applications must be complete and follow the official document checklist
• ✅ Applications after 9 June will be assessed under the new TSMIT of $76,515
• ✅Labour Market Testing will need to reflect the new threshold for post-deadline applications

We encourage all interested employers to act swiftly and review their application status to ensure compliance with the current requirements.