VETASSESS has released its updated fee schedule for Professional Skills Recognition Skills Assessments taking effect from 9th September 2026. The increase applies in line with the Consumer Price Index and has been reviewed in accordance with Australian Government guidance.
The fee changes cover a broad range of services, including the standard Full Skills Assessment (which also applies to DAMA and Industry Labour Agreement applications), Priority Processing, Skills Assessment Support (SAS), Chinese Qualifications Verification (CQV), non-migration assessments, and administration fees. The increase does not apply to trade occupation assessments.
Key fee changes (GST excluded):
| Service | Current fee | New fee |
| Full Skills Assessment (incl. DAMA/ILA) | $1,096 | $1,146 |
| Priority Processing (supplementary) | $825 | $863 |
| Points Test Advice (non-VETASSESS occupations) | $311 | $325 |
| Post-485 Assessment (same occupation) | $852 | $891 |
| Post-Vocational Education Work Visa (Subclass 485) | $416 | $436 |
| Review – Subclass 485 | $265 | $277 |
| Reassessment – Subclass 485 | $379 | $396 |
| Reassessment (within 12 months) | $745 | $779 |
| Appeal (within 90 days) | $1,082 | $1,132 |
| Renewal of Skills Assessment (within 3 years) | $473 | $495 |
Review of assessment outcome (within 90 days) (including DAMA and ILA):
| Review type | Current fee | New fee |
| Qualification only | $340 | $356 |
| Employment only | $609 | $637 |
| Qualification and Employment | $913 | $955 |
To view the full fee schedule, click here
