190TASCommunity
90- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰90000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
Journalists and Other Writers nec
As at September 2026, Journalists and Other Writers nec (ANZSCO 212499) has 77 EOIs in the subclass 190 pool and 83 in 491. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 90 points (21 March 2025). Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest Journalists and Other Writers nec invitation rounds & points
Subclass 190
Stable90pts
21 Mar 2025
Unchanged · 4 rounds so far this FY
90–95 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
Subclass 189 wait estimates · — EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
189 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.
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Is my points score enough for Journalists and Other Writers nec?
Can I get invited for Journalists and Other Writers nec with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Journalists and Other Writers nec in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Journalists and Other Writers nec if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
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Cut-offs & capacity
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 4 data points
Points Summary
Highest
95
Lowest
90
Average
91
Across 4 federal rounds
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (90)
Key Insights for Journalists and Other Writers nec
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Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds, though the next round can still move with round size and EOI pool changes.
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4 rounds so far in FY24-25. Journalists and Other Writers nec has been invited in 4 invitation rounds this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.
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A profile of the invited
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Journalists and Other Writers nec EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Journalists and Other Writers nec?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 160 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
85
At 90+ pts
65
Below Cutoff
95
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
160
MoM Change
-3 (-1.8%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (210)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 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
160
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
10
Invitation Trends
Mar 24 – Sep 26
Latest
5
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Apr 25 (8)
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Journalists and Other Writers nec round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | 190 | TASCommunity | 90 | — | 💰90000 | onshore | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 190 | TASCommunity | 90 | — | 💰90000 | onshore | |
| 20 Feb 2025 | 190 | TASCommunity | 90 | — | 💰90000 | onshore | |
| 8 Oct 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore |
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- 190TASCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰90000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190TASCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰90000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190VICCommunity95
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
··
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Journalists and Other Writers nec 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Journalists and Other Writers nec for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
25EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
9(36%)
31M Trend
↑ 1150%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
50EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
14(28%)
31M Trend
↑ 1400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
15EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
4(27%)
31M Trend
↑ 650%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
36EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
16(44%)
31M Trend
↑ 1100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
23EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
8(35%)
31M Trend
↑ 1050%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
17EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
5(29%)
31M Trend
↑ 300%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
13EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
4(31%)
31M Trend
↑ 550%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
26EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
7(27%)
31M Trend
↑ 317%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Journalists and Other Writers nec visa grants
How many Journalists and Other Writers nec visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 7 skilled visas went to Journalists and Other Writers nec main applicants, the 350th most of 581 occupations. Most came through regional state nomination (491: 3) and employer sponsorship (186: 2).
25-26* is provisional: the full year to June 2026 from a Home Affairs data release. Hover for the figures; the official release is expected in late 2026.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | ||
43% | 3 | — | |
29% | 2 | — | |
29% | 2 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
— means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.
Show the numbers for every year
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 491 | 494 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-17 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-19 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Journalists and Other Writers nec 491 grants compares with its usual share of all 491 grants.
- 1QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 2SAToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 3ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 4NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 5VICToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 6WAToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7TASToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 8NTToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- More than usual (1.3× or more)
- About usual
- Less than usual (under 0.75×)
- Too few to say (under 10)
Who was granted
Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.
- 1India27.8%
- 2China13.9%
- 3United Kingdom11.1%
- 4Brazil8.3%
- 5Malaysia5.6%
Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.
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Common questions about Journalists and Other Writers nec
What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Journalists and Other Writers nec?
For Journalists and Other Writers nec: subclass 190 was last invited at 90 points (21 March 2025).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Journalists and Other Writers nec?
Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for Journalists and Other Writers nec. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Journalists and Other Writers nec for 190/491?
Journalists and Other Writers nec has state-nomination activity in: VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How often are Journalists and Other Writers nec invitation rounds held?
Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with Journalists and Other Writers nec invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2024-25: subclass 190 invitations on 4 round dates and subclass 491 on none (TAS, VIC; 90–95 points).
How many Journalists and Other Writers nec visas were granted in 2024-25?
7 main applicants: 3 through 491, 2 through 186 and 2 through 190.
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Last updated 30 September 2026Sources:OfficialEstimated
Community-reported and estimated figures are indicative and may be incomplete — treat them as a guide, not a guarantee. Official figures come from Home Affairs / SkillSelect.
General information only — not migration advice.
Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.