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At Trenity Consultants, we have been tracking Australia’s SkillSelect rounds for years. And we will be honest — the June 2026 draw genuinely caught our attention.
On 4 June 2026, Australia’s Department of Home Affairs issued 10,000 invitations in a single SkillSelect round under the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189). Carpenters, nurses, engineers, teachers, surgeons—the list of invited occupations is long, and the points thresholds are some of the most accessible we have seen this year.
If you have been sitting on a submitted EOI—or meaning to start your Australia PR journey but haven’t quite gotten around to it—this is your sign to move.
Here is everything you need to know about Australia Issues 10,000 SkillSelect Invitations in June 2026 – Is Your Profile Ready?
Planning to apply for Australia PR? Check your eligibility for Australia’s SkillSelect Program with Trenity Consultants, experienced Australia PR consultants in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Riyadh & Jeddah.
Every few weeks, Australia runs what is called a SkillSelect invitation round. The Department of Home Affairs looks at the pool of people who have submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI), sets a minimum points threshold for each occupation, and sends out invitations to those who qualify.
The June 2026 round was one of the largest we have seen all year:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Round Date | 4 June 2026 |
| Visa Type | Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) |
| Total Invitations | 10,000 |
| Tie-Break Date | 24 April 2026 |
| Minimum Points Range | 65 – 100 points |
One thing worth understanding about the tie-break date: when two applicants in the same occupation have identical points scores, the one who submitted their EOI earlier gets the invitation. In this round, that cutoff was 24 April 2026. It is a detail that catches people off guard — and it is exactly why we always advise clients not to delay their EOI submission once they are ready.
This is what most people want to know first, so let’s get straight to it.
The minimum scores ranged from 65 points for several trade occupations all the way up to 100 points for Urologists. Your occupation, your score, and when you submitted your EOI all determine whether you receive an invitation.
Australia’s housing and infrastructure sector has a genuine skills shortage, and this round reflects that clearly. Several trade occupations were invited from just 65 points — one of the lowest thresholds in the Subclass 189 program.
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| Carpenter / Carpenter and Joiner | 65 |
| Electrician (General) / Electrician (Special Class) | 65 |
| Plumber (General) / Roof Plumber / Drainer | 65 |
| Bricklayer / Glazier / Stonemason | 65 |
| Wall and Floor Tiler / Fibrous Plasterer / Solid Plasterer / Joiner | 65 |
| Gasfitter | 70 |
| Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | 80 |
| Automotive Electrician | 80 |
| Sheetmetal Trades Worker / Metal Fabricator | 80 |
| Cabinetmaker / Boat Builder and Repairer / Shipwright | 80 |
| Lift Mechanic / Panelbeater | 80 |
If you are a qualified tradesperson with overseas experience and a skills assessment in progress, this round is the kind of update that should motivate you to pick up the pace.
Healthcare is consistently one of the most invited sectors in Australian skilled migration. Australia’s ageing population and stretched public health system mean the demand for doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals is not going away.
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| General Practitioner / Midwife | 75 |
| Physiotherapist / Podiatrist | 75 |
| Occupational Therapist / Speech Pathologist | 75 |
| Social Worker / Clinical Psychologist | 75 |
| Emergency Medicine Specialist / Paediatrician | 75 |
| Psychologists nec / Medical Practitioners nec | 75 |
| Registered Nurse – Medical / Surgical / Critical Care / Mental Health | 75 |
| Registered Nurse – Aged Care / Community Health / Perioperative | 75 |
| Audiologist / Chiropractor / Osteopath / Optometrist | 80 |
| Registered Nurse – Paediatrics / Child and Family Health / Developmental Disability | 80 |
| Nurse Practitioner / Medical Laboratory Scientist | 80 |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer / Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 80 |
| Psychiatrist / Ophthalmologist / Endocrinologist | 80 |
| Intensive Care Specialist / Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 80 |
| Gastroenterologist / Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 85 |
| Orthopaedic Surgeon / General Surgeon / Sonographer | 85 |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist / Dermatologist | 85 |
| Urologist | 100 |
We work with nurses and allied health professionals across India, the Philippines, and the GCC at various stages of their Australia PR journey. If you are a registered nurse sitting at 75 points, this round is worth reviewing carefully against your current profile.
The 95-point requirement in electronics and telecom reflects just how competitive those occupation pools have become. If you fall into one of these codes, your profile needs to be very strong — postgraduate qualifications, superior English, and ideally some Australian study or work experience.
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| Construction Project Manager / Engineering Manager | 80 |
| Mining Engineer / Petroleum Engineer | 80 |
| Metallurgist / Geophysicist / Hydrogeologist | 80 |
| Environmental Consultant / Environmental Manager / Environmental Research Scientist | 80 |
| Physicist | 80 |
| Surveyor / Cartographer / Other Spatial Scientist | 80 – 85 |
| Food Technologist / Chemist / Meteorologist | 85 |
| Electronics Engineer | 95 |
| Telecommunications Engineer / Network Engineer | 95 |
| Biotechnologist / Microbiologist / Marine Biologist | 95 |
| Life Scientist (General) / Life Scientists nec | 95 |
| Thoracic Medicine Specialist | 95 |
| Occupation | Minimum Points |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher / Special Needs Teacher | 75 |
| Social Worker | 75 |
| Management Consultant / Economist / Land Economist | 80 |
| Barrister / Solicitor | 80 |
| Valuer / Agricultural Consultant / Agricultural Scientist | 80 |
| Landscape Architect / Architect | 85 |
| Special Education Teachers nec / Welfare Centre Manager | 85 |
| Actuary / Statistician | 90 |
| Multimedia Specialist | 95 |
Not sure where your points sit? That is usually the first thing we sort out with new clients at Trenity. A quick, honest points review often reveals untapped points you did not know you had — or gaps worth addressing before you submit. Book a free consultation with our team and we will walk through your profile with you.
To put this in perspective — many SkillSelect rounds through the year issue a few hundred invitations, sometimes across multiple occupations with very tight scores. A single round of 10,000 is a large policy move.
The context: Australia has confirmed 185,000 permanent migration places for 2026–27, with a strong lean toward the skilled stream. The government has been under real pressure from state health departments, construction bodies, and industry groups to move faster. This round is that pressure being acted on.
For applicants who have been waiting — sometimes a long time — this is meaningful. Large rounds like this one clear significant portions of the EOI queue for the occupations included.
Whether you are based in India, the UAE, the Philippines, the UK, or anywhere else, the path to Australian permanent residency through Subclass 189 follows the same process:
| Step | What You Need to Do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Confirm your occupation is on the MLTSSL skilled occupation list |
| 2 | Get a positive skills assessment from your designated assessing authority |
| 3 | Sit an approved English test — IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge |
| 4 | Calculate your points score accurately across all eligible categories |
| 5 | Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect |
| 6 | Receive your Invitation to Apply (ITA) during a SkillSelect draw round |
| 7 | Lodge your full Subclass 189 visa application within 60 days of invitation |
| 8 | Complete medical examination and obtain police clearances from all relevant countries |
| 9 | Await visa grant decision from the Department of Home Affairs |
A few things worth knowing within this process:
Your English score is not just a threshold — it is a points opportunity. Moving from Competent (IELTS 6.0) to Proficient (IELTS 7.0) adds 10 points. Reaching Superior (IELTS 8.0 / PTE 79+) adds 20 points. That difference alone can determine whether you get invited or stay in the queue.
Your EOI submission date matters more than most people realise. Once your profile is ready, submit it. Do not wait for a “better” moment that may cost you the tie-break.
Once invited, the 60-day clock starts immediately. Start gathering documents the day you receive the invitation — not the week before deadline.
For anyone new to the points system, here is how it works:
| Factor | Points Available |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| Age 25 – 32 | 30 |
| Age 33 – 39 | 25 |
| Age 40 – 44 | 15 |
| Education | |
| Doctorate (Australian or recognised overseas) | 20 |
| Bachelor or Masters Degree | 15 |
| Diploma or Trade Qualification | 10 |
| English Proficiency | |
| Superior English (IELTS 8+ / PTE 79+) | 20 |
| Proficient English (IELTS 7+ / PTE 65+) | 10 |
| Work Experience (Overseas) | |
| 8 or more years | 15 |
| 5 – 8 years | 10 |
| 3 – 5 years | 5 |
| Work Experience (Australian) | |
| 8 or more years | 20 |
| 3 – 5 years | 10 |
| Other Factors | |
| Australian Study (2 years regional) | 5 |
| Partner with skilled qualifications and English | 10 |
| Single / Partner with Australian citizenship or PR | 10 |
| State Nomination (Subclass 190) | 5 |
| Community Language Accreditation (NAATI) | 5 |
The minimum to be invited is 65 points for most occupations. But as you can see from the June 2026 round, many occupations required 80, 85, or even 95 points. Knowing where you sit — and where you can gain additional points — is the most important thing you can do right now.
No. The Subclass 189 is entirely points-based. No employer needs to sponsor you. No state government needs to back your application. You do not need a job waiting for you in Australia. You qualify on the strength of your skills, qualifications, experience, and total points score alone.
If your points are close but not quite there, here is a quick comparison of the two most relevant visa options:
| Subclass 189 | Subclass 190 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsorship Required? | No | State government nomination |
| Extra Points Awarded | — | +5 points |
| Permanent Residency? | Yes | Yes |
| Live Anywhere in Australia? | Yes | Must live in nominating state (2 years) |
| Job Offer Required? | No | No |
We are not going to tell you that you cannot do this without us. Some applicants with clean, straightforward profiles manage the process independently without major issues.
But here is what we see regularly: applicants who miss a points opportunity they did not know about, experience a refusal because of a documentation gap, or spend months uncertain about where they stand and what to do next.
At Trenity Consultants, we work with skilled professionals across multiple countries — engineers in Abu Dhabi, nurses in Chennai, teachers in London, tradespeople in Dubai. Our team reviews your profile honestly, helps you build the strongest possible EOI, and guides you through every stage without false timelines or guaranteed outcomes that nobody can honestly promise.
Book your free consultation today—talk to the best Australia PR consultants near you, and let us look at your profile and tell you clearly where you stand and what your next step should be.
10,000 in a single round. A 185,000-place program year underway. Trades accessible from 65 points. Healthcare is in high demand. Engineering and science are well represented.
This is a strong moment in the Australia PR cycle—and the 2026–27 year is only getting started.
If you have been thinking about it, stop thinking and start checking. Know your points. Know your occupation’s threshold. Make sure your EOI is current and competitive.
And if you would like someone experienced to look at your profile — that is exactly what the Trenity team is here for.
Book your free consultation with Trenity Consultants — no pressure, just clarity on where you stand and what your next step should be.
Most people who come to us don’t arrive with a completed file and a clear plan. They arrive with questions. Do I even qualify? Are my points enough? Where do I start?
That is completely normal — and it is exactly what our free consultation is for.
At Trenity Consultants, we work with skilled professionals across the UAE and GCC who are at different stages of their Australia PR journey. Some are just starting to explore the idea. Others have an EOI sitting in SkillSelect and are not sure why invitations haven’t come through. A few have received an invitation and need help making sure their application is airtight before the 60-day clock runs out. Wherever you are in the process, our job is simple: look at your profile honestly, tell you where you stand, and map out the clearest path forward.
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