At a Glance The AITSL skills assessment fee is now AUD $1,198. The appeal fee is now AUD $938. The Skilled Employment Statement fee is now AUD $265. The available partial refund is now AUD $982, where assessments has not yet started. AITSL does not charge GST on its migration assessment fees. The new fees apply from 7 September 2026. AITSL extended Academic IELTS validity from two years to three years on 13 July 2026. Most assessment-ready applications finish within 4 weeks, although some take up to 6 weeks or longer during busy periods. Early Childhood Teachers now use ACECQA,