189Federal
85- Est. Invitations
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Management Consultant
ANZSCO 224711MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Management Consultant (ANZSCO 224711) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 491 sits at 65 points (8 December 2022). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
↑ Rising85pts
13 Nov 2025 · ~36 invited
Down from 90 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
65pts
8 Dec 2022
1 round so far this FY
189 places likely left this FY
388conservative (floor)420anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
80
Points
321
Ahead
about 4 months
85
Points
184
Ahead
about 2 months
90
Points
64
Ahead
about 1 month
95
Points
9
Ahead
less than a month
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
189 estimates are most reliable; 190 and 491 outcomes depend heavily on state nomination policy, occupation lists, and per-state quotas, which this model does not directly incorporate.
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189 Invitation Predictions
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Management Consultant if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
90DOE ≤ Aug 25
If 20 invited
90DOE ≤ Dec 25
If 50 invited
90DOE ≤ Apr 26
If 100 invited
85DOE ≤ Dec 25
If 200 invited
80DOE ≤ Sept 25
If 500 invited
70DOE ≤ Jan 26
If 1000 invited
All invited (684)
Or calculate a custom number
189 prediction — full row
This occupation's complete row from the 189 invitation-prediction table: latest cutoff, this financial year's estimated round sizes, spots left, and predicted cutoffs at each scenario.
| Last round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
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| Nov 25 | 85 | 42–49 | 141–166 | 388–420 | 85DOE ≤ Mar 26 | 85DOE ≤ Apr 26 | 684 | 186 | 603 | 90DOE ≤ Aug 25 | 90DOE ≤ Dec 25 | 90DOE ≤ Apr 26 | 85DOE ≤ Dec 25 | 80DOE ≤ Sept 25 | 70DOE ≤ Jan 26 | All invited (684) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Management and Organisation Analysts (2247xx)
Ceiling
1,011
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
408
Remaining for 189
603
Spots left (FY)
388 – 420
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 7 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 7 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (85)
Key Insights for Management Consultant
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Management Consultant. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Management Consultant remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Management Consultant has been included in 2 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
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A profile of the invited
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EOI data
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 3,210 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 85+ pts
1,631
Below Cutoff
1,579
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
3,210
MoM Change
+22 (0.7%)
Peak Month
May 26 (3,210)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 05/2026 snapshot
Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.
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In Queue
3,210
Oldest Waiting
May 24
Total Invited
539
Likelyⓘ
~3.2 yr ~ ~3.2 yr
Aug 2029~3.2 yr
Aug 2029Likely
Aug 2029~3.2 yr
Estimated wait based on monthly invitation rate variance. By the 25th percentile mark, there's a 25% chance you'll have been invited. By the 75th percentile, 75% likely.
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
143
MoM Change
-34 (-19.2%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (381)
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Round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 141–166 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 42–49 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 47–86 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 5–6 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 5–6 | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~127Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — |
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190 / 491 state nominations
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
505EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
270(53%)
27M Trend
↑ 662%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
615EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
314(51%)
27M Trend
↑ 863%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
209EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
99(47%)
27M Trend
↑ 942%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
577EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
302(52%)
27M Trend
↑ 1839%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
510EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
313(61%)
27M Trend
↑ 1967%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
140EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
70(50%)
27M Trend
↑ 938%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
129EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
55(43%)
27M Trend
↑ 1289%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
299EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
167(56%)
27M Trend
↑ 1068%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (27M)
Invited & Lodged (27M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Management Consultant subclass 189?
As of 13 November 2025, subclass 189 invitations for Management Consultant were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–95 over the last 6 rounds.
Is the Management Consultant subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Management Consultant has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Management Consultant?
For Management Consultant: subclass 491 was last invited at 65 points (8 December 2022).
Which states nominate Management Consultant for 190/491?
Management Consultant has state-nomination activity in: VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY25-26 for Management Consultant?
An estimated 388–420 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Management Consultant, based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How long is the wait for Management Consultant at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Management Consultant is about 4 months, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Management Consultant at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Management Consultant is about 2 months, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Management Consultant at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Management Consultant is about 1 month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Management Consultant at 95 points (subclass 189)?
At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Management Consultant is less than a month, based on the May 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Management Consultant invitation rounds held?
Management Consultant has had 2 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
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