By Sukhjinder Singh June 27, 2026 0 Comments

Subclass 189 Invitation Round June 2026 Results Are In!

The official results for the Subclass 189 invitation round June 2026 have finally been released by the Department of Home Affairs, bringing massive opportunities for skilled professionals worldwide.

Overview – 189 Invitation Round June 2026

During the formal SkillSelect round 4 June 2026, the Department of Home Affairs issued a staggering 10,000 invitations exclusively for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).

Note: No invitations were issued for the family-sponsored stream of the Subclass 491 visa during this specific tie-break window.

  • Visa Subclass: Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
  • Total EOIs Invited: 10,000
  • Tie-Break Date: 24/04/2026

What does the tie-break date mean? For applicants who held the minimum required points score, invitations were issued to those who submitted or updated their Expression of Interest (EOI) on or before April 24, 2026.

people celebrating after getting invite for Subclass 189 invitation round conducted on 4 June 2026

Breaking Down the Subclass 189 Invitation Round June 2026

This particular round stands out due to the highly accessible points entry-barriers for traditional trade professions, healthcare specialists, and core engineering roles.

A significant portion of the 10,000 invitations targeted sectors experiencing critical local labor shortages. For example, key trade professions like carpenters, bricklayers, and electricians were invited with a baseline score of just 65 points. Healthcare workers, including midwives and most registered nursing streams, also saw high invitation volumes ranging between 75 and 80 points.

Subclass 189 Minimum Points by Occupation

Below is the complete, condensed list of all occupations invited during this round alongside their respective minimum point cut-offs. This multi-column layout is designed to help you quickly locate your specific profession and review the latest benchmarks.

OccupationPointsOccupationPointsOccupationPoints
Actuary90Electronics Engineer95Metallurgist80
RN (Disability & Rehab)80Agricultural Consultant80Emergency Medicine Spec.75
Meteorologist85RN (Medical Practice)75Agricultural Scientist80
Endocrinologist80Microbiologist95RN (Medical)75
Airconditioning Plumber65Engineering Manager80Midwife75
RN (Mental Health)75Airconditioning Mech.80Environmental Consultant80
Mining Engineer80RN (Paediatrics)80Architect85
Environmental Manager80Multimedia Specialist95RN (Perioperative)75
Arts Admin / Manager80Environmental Res. Scientist80Music Director80
RN (Surgical)75Audiologist75Environmental Scientists nec80
Musician (Instrumental)80Registered Nurses nec75Automotive Electrician80
Fibrous Plasterer65Nat. & Physical Sci. Prof. nec80Roof Plumber65
Barrister80Fitter (General)80Nuclear Medicine Tech.80
Secondary School Teacher75Biotechnologist95Fitter and Turner80
Nurse Practitioner80Sheetmetal Trades Worker80Boat Builder and Repairer80
Food Technologist85Obstetrician & Gynaecologist85Shipwright80
Bricklayer65Footballer80Occupational Therapist75
Social Worker75Cabinetmaker80Forester80
Ophthalmologist80Solicitor80Cardiologist80
Gasfitter70Optometrist80Solid Plasterer65
Carpenter65Gastroenterologist85Organisational Psychologist80
Sonographer85Carpenter and Joiner65General Practitioner75
Orthopaedic Surgeon85Special Ed. Teachers nec85Cartographer85
Geophysicist80Orthotist or Prosthetist80Special Needs Teacher75
Chemist85Glazier65Osteopath80
Spec. Physician (Gen. Med.)80Child Care Centre Manager80Hydrogeologist80
Other Spatial Scientist80Specialist Physicians nec80Chiropractor80
Intensive Care Specialist80Paediatrician75Speech Pathologist75
Clinical Psychologist75Joiner65Panelbeater80
Statistician90Construction Project Mgr80Land Economist80
Petroleum Engineer80Stonemason65Dancer or Choreographer80
Landscape Architect85Physicists80Surgeon (General)85
Dermatologist85Life Scientist (General)95Physiotherapist75
Surveyor80Diagnostic Radiologist85Life Scientists nec95
Plumber (General)65Telecommunications Eng.95Drainer65
Lift Mechanic80Podiatrist75Telecom. Network Eng.95
Economist80Management Consultant80Primary Health Org. Manager80
Tennis Coach80Electrical Eng. Draftsperson80Marine Biologist95
Psychiatrist80Thoracic Medicine Spec.95Electrical Eng. Technician80
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer80Psychologists nec75Urologist100
Electrician (General)65Medical Lab. Scientist80RN (Aged Care)75
Valuer80Electrician (Special Class)65Medical Practitioners nec75
RN (Child & Family Health)80Veterinarian80Electronic Equip. Trades80
Medical Radiation Therapist80RN (Community Health)75Wall and Floor Tiler65
Electronic Inst. Trades (Gen)80Metal Fabricator80RN (Critical Care & Emerg.)75
Welder (First Class)80Electronic Inst. Trades (Sp.)80Metal Machinist (First Class)85
RN (Developmental Disability)80Welfare Centre Manager85

*RN = Registered Nurse *nec = Not Elsewhere Classified

Australia Skilled Migration Update: State Nominations

Here is the structured table for the state and territory nomination data covering the period from 1 July 2025 to 31 May 2026:

State / TerritorySkilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)Total State Nominations
Victoria (VIC)2,6491,4004,049
New South Wales (NSW)2,0821,4243,506
Western Australia (WA)1,7426942,436
Queensland (QLD)1,6026942,296
South Australia (SA)1,1647961,960
Tasmania (TAS)1,1525011,653
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)7157451,460
Northern Territory (NT)7555321,287

Next Invitation Round – Subclass 189

The Department of Home Affairs anticipates holding the next major Skilled Independent (subclass 189) invitation round by 30 September 2026.

Because the system relies heavily on correct data submission, ensure your Expression of Interest (EOI) is thoroughly accurate and up to date. Over-claiming points or uploading mismatched credentials can lead directly to visa invitation cancellations or subsequent application refusals.

Unsure how to optimize your points or prepare your profile? Book an appointment with our registered migration team today to review your EOI accuracy and maximize your chances for the upcoming September pool!

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