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Policy Analyst
As at September 2026, Policy Analyst (ANZSCO 224412) has 157 EOIs in the subclass 491 pool. Latest state cut-offs: 491 at 80 points (16 June 2026).
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Latest Policy Analyst invitation rounds & points
Subclass 491
80pts
16 June 2026
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
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?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee 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
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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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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)
09/2026 snapshot · 157 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 80+ pts
82
Below Cutoff
75
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
157
MoM Change
+2 (1.3%)
Peak Month
Sep 26 (157)
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
157
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
17
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
14
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (15)
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Policy Analyst round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 16 Jun 2026 | 491 | NTCommunity | 80 | — | — | offshore | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 491 | NTCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore |
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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
22EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
11(50%)
31M Trend
↑ 250%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
36EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
21(58%)
31M Trend
↑ 750%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
14EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
9(64%)
31M Trend
↑ 367%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
41EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
21(51%)
31M Trend
↑ 640%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
19EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
14(74%)
31M Trend
↑ 1800%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
15EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
6(40%)
31M Trend
↑ 1400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
32EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
16(50%)
31M Trend
↑ 2500%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
32EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥80
13(41%)
31M Trend
↑ 333%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Policy Analyst visa grants
How many Policy Analyst visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 14 skilled visas went to Policy Analyst main applicants, the 279th most of 581 occupations. Most came through regional state nomination (491: 13).
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 |
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| 14 | — | ||
93% | 13 | — | |
7% | 1 | — | |
0% | 0 | — | |
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 |
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| 2015-16 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 22 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Nominated by, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Policy Analyst 491 grants compares with its usual share of all 491 grants.
- 1NSWToo few to saytoo few to compare4
- 2ACTToo few to saytoo few to compare4
- 3TASToo few to saytoo few to compare3
- 4VICToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 5SAToo few to saytoo few to compare1
- 6QLDToo few to saytoo few to compare0
- 7WAToo 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.
- 1Vietnam23.1%
- 2Nigeria7.7%
- 3Canada7.7%
- 4Bangladesh7.7%
- 5Malaysia7.7%
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 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?
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 Policy Analyst invited in none of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on no round dates and subclass 491 on 2 round dates (NT; 80–80 points).
How many Policy Analyst visas were granted in 2024-25?
14 main applicants: 13 through 491 and 1 through 186.
Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, October update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
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.