The Minister for Home Affairs has released news that the 408 visa (COVID Pandemic Stream) is going to close gradually.
From 2 September 2023 there will be a filing fee of $405 and the visa duration will be 6 months, and only for existing 408 visa (COVID Pandemic Stream).
See media release https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/ClareONeil/Pages/closure-of-the-pandemic-event-visa.aspx