Policy Analyst

ANZSCO 224412ROL

Subclass 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

As of 16 June 2026, subclass 491 invitations for Policy Analyst (ANZSCO 224412) were issued at 80 points.

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Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 491

80pts

16 June 2026

Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY

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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 Policy Analyst with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Policy Analyst in the next 189 round?

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Policy Analyst 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 · 2 data points

Points Summary

Highest

80

Lowest

80

Average

80

Across 2 federal rounds

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (80)

Key Insights for Policy Analyst

  • Points are stable. The minimum invited score has remained consistent over recent rounds. Expect similar thresholds in the near future.

  • 2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Policy Analyst 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

How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Policy Analyst?

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

06/2026 snapshot · 155 submitted EOIs in queue

Peak Points

70

At 80+ pts

82

Below Cutoff

73

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Jun 26

Latest

155

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

May 26 (155)

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.

In Queue

155

Oldest Waiting

Jun 24

Total Invited

19

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Jun 26

Latest

15

MoM Change

+4 (36.4%)

Peak Month

Nov 25 (15)

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Round history

Round History

  • 491NTCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NTCommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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190 / 491 state nominations

Which states nominate Policy Analyst for 190 or 491?

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW?Unknown

25EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff80

14(56%)

28M Trend

300%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

VICEligible

41EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff80

24(59%)

28M Trend

875%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

QLD?Unknown

14EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff80

8(57%)

28M Trend

367%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

SA?Unknown

38EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff80

17(45%)

28M Trend

580%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

WA?Unknown

19EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff80

12(63%)

28M Trend

1800%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

TAS?Unknown

16EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff80

8(50%)

28M Trend

1500%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

NT?Unknown

20EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff80

10(50%)

28M Trend

1800%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (28M)

Invited & Lodged (28M)

ACT?Unknown

34EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff80

16(47%)

28M Trend

350%

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 Policy Analyst?

For Policy Analyst: subclass 491 was last invited at 80 points (16 June 2026).

How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Policy Analyst?

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 Policy Analyst, 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 Policy Analyst for 190/491?

Policy Analyst has state-nomination activity in: VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

How often are Policy Analyst invitation rounds held?

Policy Analyst has had 2 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.

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.