Increases to the fees charged for skills assessments have been announced. From the 6 May 2013 the cost of an Australian Migration Skills Assessment has been raised from $300 to $1000.
Trades Recognition Australia is the skills assessing authority for many occupations, mostly concentrating on trades, including Electricians, various Motor Mechanics, Plumbers, Carpenters, Bakers, Cooks and Chefs.
For a list of the full range of fee increases, please view:
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Skills/SkillsAssessment/TradesRecognitionAustralia/TRANotices/Documents/FAQChangesTRA.pdf