Salary disputes can be costly, and compliance missteps even more so. No employer wants to be accused of wage undercutting, and no visa applicant wants their nomination jeopardized over salary discrepancies. That’s why employer-sponsored visa nominations must pass stringent salary scrutiny, particularly under Regulation 2.72(10) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth). Employers must demonstrate, beyond assertion, that the remuneration offered aligns with prevailing Australian market rates—a compliance test that requires structured evidence rather than assumptions.

Under paragraph 2.72(18)(a), terms and conditions for sponsored employees must be no less favourable than those provided to an equivalent Australian worker performing the same duties at the same work location. This isn’t merely about offering a competitive wage—it’s about legal defensibility.

That’s where Australian Paralegal Services comes in. We construct comprehensive Market Salary Reports, ensuring that every aspect of salary justification is built upon industry data, regulatory mandates, and empirical benchmarking, all drafted under your direct supervision. Our reports encapsulate:

1. Business Background
   • Contextual analysis of the nominating employer’s industry, scale of operations, financial standing, and workforce structures.
   • Examination of historical employment practices and sponsorship records to validate remuneration consistency.
2. Terms & Conditions – No Less Favourable Requirement
   • Assessment of the offered employment contract against the requirements of paragraph 2.72(18)(a), ensuring alignment with the mandated “no less favourable” principle.
   • Comparative evaluation between the nominee’s remuneration and that of existing Australian workers performing similar duties in the same role and location.
3. Individual Agreements & Employer-Employee Relationship
   • Breakdown of employment agreements, contract terms, and workplace entitlements.
   • Consideration of employer-specific agreements, ensuring contractual terms align with regulatory expectations.
4. Detailed Salary Research & Market Comparisons
   • Advanced salary research incorporating:
     • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data
     • PayScale and other remuneration surveys
     • Job advertisement comparisons from industry-specific platforms
     • Award rates and sector benchmarks
   • Our reports don’t simply list salary figures—they build a structured justification, demonstrating that the remuneration is coherent, competitive, and legally defensible.
5. TSMIT & AMSR – Ensuring Regulatory Compliance
   • Discussion of the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), ensuring the offered remuneration meets or exceeds the prescribed minimum threshold.
   • Integration of the Australian Market Salary Rate (AMSR), providing detailed comparative analysis between industry averages and the proposed salary package.
6. Employment Contract Summary & Remuneration Offer
   • Summarized assessment of employment contracts, entitlements, and benefits.
   • Direct tie-in between individual agreements, employer obligations, and AMSR considerations, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements.
7. Australian Equivalent Worker – Comparative Assessment
   • Determination of whether an equivalent Australian worker exists at the specified location performing similar duties under comparable contractual terms.
   • Discussion of “Yes” or “No” conclusions, reinforcing the necessity and justification for sponsorship when applicable.
8. Compliance Checklist & Structured Remuneration Proposal
   • A comprehensive salary compliance checklist, ensuring every regulatory requirement is addressed.
   • A post-report remuneration proposal, designed for seamless submission under employer-sponsored visa nomination guidelines.

At Australian Paralegal Services, we don’t just write salary figures on a page—we engineer a defensible remuneration narrative, ensuring that employer-sponsored nominations withstand scrutiny while maintaining compliance and integrity. Our reports serve as the foundation for your salary justification, drafted under your direct supervision, ensuring absolute precision.

This isn’t about compliance alone—it’s about preparation, validation, and structuring salary evidence in a way that leaves no room for ambiguity.

You supervise. We draft. Together, we ensure a seamless justification.