Release coverage and freshness
This edition uses 18 source snapshots from October 2024 through March 2026. The current extract ends in September 2026 and was processed on 11 October 2026. Earlier editions are reconstructed from this extract, without using later months in their historical calculations.
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189 occupation activity
In March 2026, 99 of 213 observed occupations had invited-status presence under subclass 189, compared with 99 in February 2026.
The ranking uses national AUS observations. The following occupations have the highest published invited-status values; suppressed totals may be lower bounds.
| Occupation | Invited stock | Lowest observed points | Scopes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painter332211 / 189 | 82 | 50 | AUS |
| Carpenter331212 / 189 | 60 | 50 | AUS |
| Registered Nurses nec254499 / 189 | 44 | 50 | AUS |
| Civil Engineer233211 / 189 | 31 | 65 | AUS |
| Software Engineer261313 / 189 | 31 | 65 | AUS |
190 occupation activity
In March 2026, 211 of 414 observed occupations had invited-status presence under subclass 190, compared with 194 in February 2026.
The ranking uses sums of valid published state slices; these are not deduplicated national EOI counts. The following occupations have the highest published invited-status values; suppressed totals may be lower bounds.
| Occupation | Invited stock | Lowest observed points | Scopes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painter332211 / 190 | 183 | 55 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Carpenter331212 / 190 | 155 | 55 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Registered Nurses nec254499 / 190 | 93 | 55 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Software Engineer261313 / 190 | 68 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Civil Engineer233211 / 190 | 57 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
491 state-nominated occupation activity
In March 2026, 196 of 474 observed occupations had invited-status presence under state-nominated 491, compared with 211 in February 2026.
The ranking uses sums of valid published state slices; these are not deduplicated national EOI counts. The following occupations have the highest published invited-status values; suppressed totals may be lower bounds.
| Occupation | Invited stock | Lowest observed points | Scopes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painter332211 / 491 State | 203 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Carpenter331212 / 491 State | 124 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Chef351311 / 491 State | 79 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Civil Engineer233211 / 491 State | 65 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Electrician (General)341111 / 491 State | 56 | 65 | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
State-by-state observations
Counts below measure occupations with any invited-status observation, including suppressed observations. They do not measure invitations or unique people.
| State | Pathway | Observed occupations | With invited presence |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | 190 | 357 | 65 |
| ACT | 491 State | 405 | 76 |
| NSW | 190 | 391 | 80 |
| NSW | 491 State | 440 | 89 |
| NT | 190 | 329 | 41 |
| NT | 491 State | 384 | 44 |
| QLD | 190 | 376 | 102 |
| QLD | 491 State | 428 | 85 |
| SA | 190 | 381 | 101 |
| SA | 491 State | 441 | 82 |
| TAS | 190 | 352 | 45 |
| TAS | 491 State | 400 | 40 |
| VIC | 190 | 398 | 120 |
| VIC | 491 State | 445 | 65 |
| WA | 190 | 381 | 79 |
| WA | 491 State | 435 | 70 |
Strongest invited-status presence
Ranked by the share of available snapshots through this edition’s month with observed invited activity; tied values are ordered by ANZSCO.
| Occupation | Snapshots with presence | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Project Manager133111 / 189 | 18 / 18 | 100% |
| Construction Project Manager133111 / 190 | 18 / 18 | 100% |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher241111 / 189 | 18 / 18 | 100% |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher241111 / 190 | 18 / 18 | 100% |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher241111 / 491 State | 18 / 18 | 100% |
Largest submitted-stock changes
Largest signed changes from February 2026 to March 2026, requiring identical contributing scopes and unsuppressed numeric endpoints. A negative value means a decrease in stock.
| Occupation | Monthly change | Current stock |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher241111 / 190 | +1,223 | 12,868 |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher241111 / 491 State | +1,206 | 8,984 |
| Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher241111 / 189 | +971 | 10,189 |
| Software Engineer261313 / 491 State | +559 | 22,037 |
| Developer Programmer261312 / 491 State | +498 | 14,116 |
First invited-status presence in the available history
11 occupation/pathway pairs first show invited-status presence in this edition’s month. This means first in this extract, not first ever.
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- Procurement Manager133612 / 491 State
- Fashion Designer232311 / 190
- Environmental Scientists nec234399 / 491 State
- Orthotist or Prosthetist251912 / 189
- Orthotist or Prosthetist251912 / 190
- Neurologist253318 / 491 State
- Otorhinolaryngologist253515 / 190
- Floor Finisher332111 / 491 State
- Landscape Gardener362213 / 491 State
- Flight Attendant451711 / 491 State
- Retail Buyer639211 / 190
Invited presence no longer observed
87 occupation/pathway pairs with invited presence in the previous snapshot have none observed in this month. Missing latest slices are identified separately. This does not establish that invitations stopped or explain an EOI’s subsequent status.
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- Flower Grower121212 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Sales and Marketing Manager131112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Sales and Marketing Manager131112 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Policy and Planning Manager132411 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Primary Health Organisation Manager134213 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Education Managers nec134499 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Quality Assurance Manager139914 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Quality Assurance Manager139914 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Fitness Centre Manager149112 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Facilities Manager149913 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Financial Institution Branch Manager149914 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Copywriter212411 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Taxation Accountant221113 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Taxation Accountant221113 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Company Secretary221211 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Internal Auditor221214 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Commodities Trader222111 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Statistician224113 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Gallery or Museum Curator224212 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Gallery or Museum Curator224212 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Economist224311 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Economist224311 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Economist224311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Organisation and Methods Analyst224712 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Advertising Specialist225111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Public Relations Professional225311 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Public Relations Professional225311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Graphic Designer232411 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Materials Engineer233112 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Geotechnical Engineer233212 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Geotechnical Engineer233212 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)233611 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Aeronautical Engineer233911 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Agricultural Engineer233912 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Biomedical Engineer233913 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Biomedical Engineer233913 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Food Technologist234212 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Marine Biologist234516 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist234611 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Teacher of the Sight Impaired241513 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages249311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Dietitian251111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Medical Radiation Therapist251212 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Medical Radiation Therapist251212 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Sonographer251214 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Sonographer251214 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Orthoptist251412 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Audiologist252711 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist252712 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Nurse Educator254211 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Nurse Educator254211 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Nurse Manager254311 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Registered Nurse (Community Health)254414 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)254425 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Web Developer261212 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Web Developer261212 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Software Tester261314 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Software Tester261314 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Software and Applications Programmers nec261399 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Network Administrator263112 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Network Analyst263113 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Systems Test Engineer263213 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Medical Laboratory Technician311213 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Life Science Technician311413 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Surveying or Spatial Science Technician312116 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec312199 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Electrical Engineering Draftsperson312311 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Electrical Engineering Draftsperson312311 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Electrical Engineering Draftsperson312311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Electrical Engineering Technician312312 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson312511 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- ICT Customer Support Officer313112 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist313214 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist313214 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Automotive Electrician321111 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Automotive Electrician321111 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Sheetmetal Worker322211 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Carpenter and Joiner331211 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Roof Tiler333311 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Gasfitter334114 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)342315 / 189: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)342315 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Animal Attendants and Trainers nec361199 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Dental Technician411213 / 491 State: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Diversional Therapist411311 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Residential Care Officer411715 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
- Sports Development Officer452321 / 190: slice exists, with no invited-status presence observed.
Observed invited-points movements
Largest absolute changes in monthly observed minima where both endpoints have points and matching scope coverage. These minima are not invitation cutoffs.
| Occupation | Points change | Current minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Auditor221214 / 190 | -35 | 65 |
| Solicitor271311 / 491 State | +35 | 100 |
| Mixed Crop Farmer121216 / 491 State | -30 | 70 |
| ICT Project Manager135112 / 190 | +30 | 95 |
| Conference and Event Organiser149311 / 491 State | -30 | 65 |