190TASCommunity
90- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰90000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
Journalists and Other Writers nec
ANZSCO 212499STSOL
Subclass 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 21 March 2025, subclass 190 invitations for Journalists and Other Writers nec (ANZSCO 212499) were issued at 90 points. Cut-offs have held steady across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
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 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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Check my score
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
Legal 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. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.
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4 rounds so far in FY24-25. Journalists and Other Writers nec has been included in 4 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
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Journalists and Other Writers nec?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
06/2026 snapshot · 199 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
85
At 90+ pts
74
Below Cutoff
125
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Jun 26
Latest
199
MoM Change
+9 (4.7%)
Peak Month
Jan 26 (210)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 06/2026 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
199
Oldest Waiting
Jun 24
Total Invited
10
Invitation Trends
Mar 24 – Jun 26
Latest
7
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Apr 25 (8)
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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
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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
31EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
11(35%)
28M Trend
↑ 1450%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
58EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
17(29%)
28M Trend
↑ 1733%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
15EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
4(27%)
28M Trend
↑ 650%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
53EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
21(40%)
28M Trend
↑ 1567%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
25EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
7(28%)
28M Trend
↑ 1150%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
20EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
6(30%)
28M Trend
↑ 375%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
15EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
5(33%)
28M Trend
↑ 650%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
37EOIs
Peak Bracket
85pts
Above Cutoff ≥90
9(24%)
28M Trend
↑ 500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (28M)
Invited & Lodged (28M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
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?
For state nomination (subclasses 190 and 491), invitations go by profile — not your place in the EOI queue. ImmiTrend's Check My Score shows how your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI compare to the people who were actually invited for Journalists and Other Writers nec, so you can see where you match and where you fall short. Based on community-reported invitations; for reference, 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?
Journalists and Other Writers nec has had 4 invitation rounds so far in FY24-25.
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Last updated 30 June 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.