Journalists and Other Writers nec

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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 Journalists and Other Writers nec invitation rounds & points

Subclass 190

Stable

90pts

21 Mar 2025

Unchanged · 4 rounds so far this FY

90–95 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ

→ See full round history

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

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See 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

  • ↔

    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.

  • ℹ

    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)

08/2026 snapshot · 163 submitted EOIs in queue

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Peak Points

85

At 90+ pts

70

Below Cutoff

93

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

163

MoM Change

-23 (-12.4%)

Peak Month

Jan 26 (210)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 08/2026 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

163

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

10

Invitation Trends

Mar 24 – Aug 26

Latest

5

MoM Change

-2 (-28.6%)

Peak Month

Apr 25 (8)

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Journalists and Other Writers nec round history

Round History

  • 190TASCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190TASCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190TASCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰90000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    95
    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

NSW?Unknown

25EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

10(40%)

30M Trend

↑ 1150%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

VIC✓Listed

48EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

14(29%)

30M Trend

↑ 1333%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD?Unknown

15EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

4(27%)

30M Trend

↑ 650%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

37EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

19(51%)

30M Trend

↑ 1133%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

22EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

8(36%)

30M Trend

↑ 1000%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

TAS?Unknown

17EOIs

Peak Bracket

85pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

5(29%)

30M Trend

↑ 300%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

13EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

4(31%)

30M Trend

↑ 550%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

ACT?Unknown

26EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥90

7(27%)

30M Trend

↑ 317%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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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?

Journalists and Other Writers nec has received invitations in 4 rounds so far in FY24-25.

Related occupations

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Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, September update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 31 August 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.