The significant health costs threshold for the applicants of temporary and permanent visas has been increased to $51000.
The Department does not grant a visa if the applicant has a health condition which amounts to a significant cost to the Australian community in terms of the health care or community services unless a health waiver is exercised. For the purpose of this health requirement, the significant health costs threshold has been increased to $51000, which was previously $49000.Therefore, a cost of AUD 51,000 or more will be regarded as a significant health cost.