Invitation Round Tracker
Track SkillSelect invitation round cutoffs by occupation. Pair with our news section for the latest round announcements.
Latest 189 round
2,400
15 March 2026
Latest 491 round
1,800
15 March 2026
Subclass 189
15 March 2026
2,400
invitations issued
Minimum score dropped to 65 for several ICT and engineering occupations.
| Occupation | Invitations | Min points |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer261313 | 450 | 70 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical)254418 | 380 | 65 |
| Civil Engineer233211 | 220 | 65 |
| Accountant (General)221111 | 180 | 85 |
| Developer Programmer261312 | 320 | 70 |
| ICT Security Specialist262112 | 150 | 75 |
Subclass 491 · State/Territory nominated
15 March 2026
1,800
invitations issued
Family-sponsored stream saw scores ranging from 65 to 75 points.
| Occupation | Invitations | Min points |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer261313 | 280 | 65 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical)254418 | 350 | 65 |
| Chef351311 | 120 | 65 |
| Carpenter and Joiner331211 | 95 | 65 |
| Early Childhood Teacher241111 | 200 | 70 |
Subclass 189
12 February 2026
2,100
invitations issued
February round maintained higher cutoffs for accounting occupations.
| Occupation | Invitations | Min points |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer261313 | 400 | 75 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical)254418 | 350 | 70 |
| Civil Engineer233211 | 200 | 70 |
| Accountant (General)221111 | 160 | 90 |
| Mechanical Engineer233512 | 140 | 70 |
Subclass 189
18 January 2026
1,900
invitations issued
Start of 2026 program year — higher thresholds for most ICT roles.
| Occupation | Invitations | Min points |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer261313 | 380 | 80 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical)254418 | 320 | 75 |
| Physiotherapist252511 | 180 | 70 |
| General Practitioner253111 | 120 | 85 |
Subclass 491 · Family sponsored
8 December 2025
1,500
invitations issued
| Occupation | Invitations | Min points |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer261313 | 200 | 70 |
| Chef351311 | 150 | 65 |
| Electrician (General)341111 | 110 | 65 |
| Cook351411 | 90 | 65 |
Data is indicative. See News & Updates for the latest invitation round announcements. Calculate your points →