In the 13 November 2025 SkillSelect invitation round, the Department of Home Affairs issued 10,300 invitations for points-tested skilled visas.
Invitations issued
| Visa | Invitations |
|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) | 10,000 |
| Subclass 491 (family sponsored) | 300 |
Subclass 189 invitations moved +3,113 versus the previous round (21 August 2025: 6,887).
Source: SkillSelect invitation rounds, Department of Home Affairs, corroborated by independent published reporting.
Reported occupation-level minimums
| Occupation area | Minimum invited |
|---|---|
| Building trades (carpenter, electrician, plumber, bricklayer, tiler) | 65 pts |
| Registered nurses and allied health | 75 pts |
| General practitioners | 75 pts |
| Early childhood teachers | 85 pts |
| Dermatologist, osteopath | 100 pts |
As compiled by PR Mate from the published round results.
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