It was announced in the federal budget that the application fees for Subclass 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) visas would almost double. From 1 July 2013, visa application fees will increase from $455 to $900, earning the Government an extra $47 million dollars in the next financial year.
The announcement did not mention the extent of increase (if any) for the Standard Business Sponsorship fee or nomination fees, which are currently at $420 and $85 respectively. It is likely that these fees will be at least subjected to the annual index to CPI from 1 July.