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Australia is well-known for its immigration programs and offers various occupations to attract skilled professionals from around the world. One of the key components of Australia skilled migration program is the Australia invitation round draw, which is held by the Department of Home Affairs of Australia. 

The DHA plays a crucial role in a country's skilled migration through invitation rounds because the authorities decide who will get the invitation to apply for the skilled migration program.

The Round of Invitations conducted in 2026 promises new opportunities to candidates, and it minors changes in the Australian labour market and its priority for migration. This article will break down the intricacies of the Invitation Rounds for 2026 and what they hold for potential applicants.

What is the Australia invitation round? 

The Australian government manages expressions of interest for skilled migration through the SkillSelect platform. It is where candidates express interest in migrating by submitting details about their qualifications, experience, and other credentials. 

The Invitation round helps the Australian government select the highest-ranked candidate for specific skilled visas, such as Subclass 189.  The latest round of invitation under the Subclass 189 was done on June 4, 2026, inviting candidates across various economical sectors.

What is an Australia subclass 189 visa? 

The Subclass 189 visa is a points-based, independent skilled visa for Australia that allows skilled workers to live in Australia permanently. No local sponsorship by an employer, state, or territory government is required, and no family sponsorship is needed when applying for this visa. 

Among the various skilled migration visas in Australia, this is considered one of the most flexible options for skilled migration.

Australia round of invitation for 2026

The following information explains the details about the Australia round of invitations released in 2026. 

Date

Visa Subclass

Total EOIs Issued

Tie-Break Date (Month/Year)

June 4, 2026

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

10,000

24/04/2026

Australia's immigration department has clearly demonstrated a clear representation against different points of criteria with the number of occupations, which are as follows:

●    65 points – 15 occupations (trades and construction)

●    70 points – 1 occupation (Gasfitter)

●    75 points – 25 occupations (healthcare and teaching)

●    80 points – 40 occupations (engineering and science)

●    85 points – 16 occupation (medical specialists)

●    90 points – 2 occupations (actuarial and statistics)

●    95 points – 10 occupations (life science and tech)

●    100 points – 1 occupation (urologist)



    Invitations released by occupations and minimum score

    The following information explains the Invitations sent out based on occupation and minimal score.

    65 points

    ANZSCO Code

    Occupation

    ANZSCO Code

    Occupation

    334112

    Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber

    331212

    Carpenter

    331111

    Bricklayer

    331211

    Carpenter and Joiner

    334113

    Drainer / Drainlayer

    341112

    Electrician (Special Class)

    341111

    Electrician (General)

    333211

    Fibrous Plasterer

    333111

    Glazier

    331213

    Joiner

    334111

    Plumber (General)

    334115

    Roof Plumber

    333212

    Solid Plasterer

    331112

    Stonemason

    333411

    Wall and Floor Tiler

     

    70 Points

    ANZSCO Code

    Occupation

    334114

    Gasfiite

    75 Points

    252711

    Audiologist

    253999

    Medical Practitioners nec

    272311

    Clinical Psychologist

    254111

    Midwife

    253912

    Emergency Medicine Specialist

    252411

    Occupational Therapist

    253111

    General Practitioner

    253321

    Paediatrician

    252511

    Physiotherapist

    252611

    Podiatrist

    272399

    Psychologists nec

    254414

    Registered Nurse (Community Health)

    254412

    Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

    254415

    Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)

    254421

    Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)

    254418

    Registered Nurse (Medical)

    254422

    Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

    254423

    Registered Nurse (Perioperative)

    254424

    Registered Nurse (Surgical)

    254499

    Registered Nurses nec

    241411

    Secondary School Teacher

    272511

    Social Worker

    241511

    Special Needs Teacher

    252712

    Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist

    80 Points

    ANZSCO Code

    Occupations

    ANZSCO Code

    Occupations

    234111

    Agricultural Consultant

    253312

    Cardiologist

    234112

    Agricultural Scientist

    134111

    Child Care Centre Manager

    342111

    Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

    252111

    Chiropractor

    139911

    Arts Administrator or Manager

    133111

    Construction Project Manager

    321111

    Automotive Electrician

    211112

    Dancer or Choreographer

    271111

    Barrister

    224311

    Economist

    399111

    Boat Builder and Repairer

    312311

    Electrical Engineering Draftsperson

    394111

    Cabinetmaker

    312312

    Electrical Engineering Technician

    342313

    Electronic Equipment Trades Worker

    342314

    Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)

    342315

    Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)

    253315

    Endocrinologist

    133211

    Engineering Manager

    234312

    Environmental Consultant

    139912

    Environmental Manager

    234313

    Environmental Research Scientist

    234399

    Environmental Scientists nec

    323211

    Fitter (General)

    323212

    Fitter and Turner

    452411

    Footballer

    234113

    Forester / Forest Scientist

    234412

    Geophysicist

    234413

    Hydrogeologist

    253317

    Intensive Care Specialist

    224511

    Land Economist

    341113

    Lift Mechanic

    224711

    Management Consultant

    251211

    Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

    234611

    Medical Laboratory Scientist

    251212

    Medical Radiation Therapist

    322311

    Metal Fabricator

    234912

    Metallurgist

    233611

    Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

    211212

    Music Director

    211213

    Musician (Instrumental)

    234999

    Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec

    251213

    Nuclear Medicine Technologist

    254411

    Nurse Practitioner

    253914

    Ophthalmologist

    251411

    Optometrist

    272313

    Organisational Psychologist

    251912

    Orthotist or Prosthetist

    252112

    Osteopath

    232214

    Other Spatial Scientist

    324111

    Panelbeater

    233612

    Petroleum Engineer

    234914

    Physicist

    134213

    Primary Health Organisation Manager

    253411

    Psychiatrist

    254413

    Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)

    254416

    Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)

    254417

    Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)

    254425

    Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)

    322211

    Sheetmetal Trades Worker

    399112

    Shipwright

    271311

    Solicitor

    253311

    Specialist Physician (General Medicine)

    253399

    Specialist Physicians nec

    232212

    Surveyor

    452316

    Tennis Coach

    224512

    Valuer

    234711

    Veterinarian

    322313

    Welder (First Class)

     

    85 points

    ANZSCO Code

    Occupations

    ANZSCO Code

    Occupations

    232111

    Architect

    232213

    Cartographer

    234211

    Chemist

    253911

    Dermatologist

    253917

    Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist

    234212

    Food Technologist

    253316

    Gastroenterologist

    232112

    Landscape Architect

    323214

    Metal Machinist (First Class)

    234913

    Meteorologist

    253913

    Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

    253514

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    251214

    Sonographer

    241599

    Special Education Teachers nec

    253511

    Surgeon (General)

    134214

    Welfare Centre Manager

    90 Points

    ANZSCO Code

    Occupations

    ANZSCO Code

    Occupations

    224111

    Actuary

    224113

    Statistician

    95 Points

    ANZSCO Code

    Occupations

    ANZSCO Code

    Occupations

    234514

    Biotechnologist

    233411

    Electronics Engineer

    234511

    Life Scientist (General)

    234599

    Life Scientists nec

    234516

    Marine Biologist

    234517

    Microbiologist

    261211

    Multimedia Specialist

    263311

    Telecommunications Engineer

    263312

    Telecommunications Network Engineer

    253324

    Thoracic Medicine Specialist

    100 Points

    ANZSCO Code

    Occupation

    253518

    Urologist


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