Policy Analyst

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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 Policy Analyst invitation rounds & points

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 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 Policy Analyst?

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

EOI 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, though the next round can still move with round size and EOI pool changes.

  • 2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Policy Analyst has been invited in 2 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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Policy Analyst EOI queue & points distribution

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

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

08/2026 snapshot · 155 submitted EOIs in queue

Peak Points

70

At 80+ pts

84

Below Cutoff

71

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

155

MoM Change

0 (0.0%)

Peak Month

May 26 (155)

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.

In Queue

155

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

17

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

14

MoM Change

-1 (-6.7%)

Peak Month

Nov 25 (15)

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Policy Analyst 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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Policy Analyst 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

24EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff80

13(54%)

30M Trend

283%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VICListed

39EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff80

25(64%)

30M Trend

825%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD?Unknown

14EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff80

9(64%)

30M Trend

367%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

SA?Unknown

37EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff80

18(49%)

30M Trend

560%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

19EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff80

14(74%)

30M Trend

1800%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

TAS?Unknown

15EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff80

6(40%)

30M Trend

1400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

NT?Unknown

31EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff80

16(52%)

30M Trend

2400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

33EOIs

Peak Bracket

80pts

Above Cutoff80

15(45%)

30M Trend

350%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about Policy Analyst

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?

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 Policy Analyst. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, 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 received invitations in 2 rounds so far in FY25-26.

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.