Comply with Standard Business Sponsor obligations (482 + 494)
Business sponsors of 482 / 494 visas must meet labour market testing, equivalent terms + record-keeping.
Who must comply
Sponsors of 482 (Skills in Demand) + 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional) visas.
What triggers it
Sponsoring a worker under subclass 482 or 494.
When due
Continuous through sponsorship period.
Evidence required
Labour market testing evidence; payroll records showing equivalent terms; SAF contribution evidence.
Max penalty
Sanctions: bar from future sponsorship; civil + criminal penalties for sponsor offences
Summary
Migration Regulations + Migration Act 1958 set Standard Business Sponsor obligations: labour market testing, equivalent terms + conditions, training requirements (or contribution to SAF), record-keeping (5 years), no charging sponsorship-related fees to nominee.
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Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-foreign-workers/sponsoring-workers/learn-about-sponsoring. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.