The Department of Immigration & Citizenship has announced increases to visa application lodgement fees for a number of visa categories from 1 January 2013.
The visa application lodgement fee for a Temporary Work (Skilled) subclass 457 visa will increase from $350 to $455.
The visa application lodgment fee for a General Skilled Migration subclass 485 visa will increase from $315 to $1,250.
Visa application lodgement fees for Partner visas, Prospective Marriage and Working Holiday visas will also be increased from 1 January 2013.