Visa Subclass   Eligibility List Legislative Instrument
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated)
STSOL
IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated)
STSOL
IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 491 (Family Sponsored) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 485 (Graduate) IMMI 19/051 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 482 (SID) IMMI 24/089 • 07 Nov 2025
Subclass 482 (DAMA)
Subclass 186 (ENS) IMMI 24/093 • 28 Mar 2026
Subclass 187 (RSMS)
Subclass 494 (SESR) Employer sponsored stream
ROL
IMMI 19/219 • 14 Dec 2024
Subclass 407 (Training)
STSOL
IMMI 19/050 • 14 Dec 2024
State Eligibility
An EOI that meets all requirements and has all fields completed can be submitted. Submitted EOIs are eligible for selection in an invitation round, by a State and Territory government agency or Austrade, depending on the selected visa subclass.
Select month and year to view Submitted, Invited and Lodged counts for all visa subclasses.
Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa
(Points-tested stream)
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated visa
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Subclass 491
Family Sponsored stream
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Subclass 491
State Sponsored stream
Pts Submitted Invited Lodged
Source
Department of Home Affairs, SkillSelect. Updated monthly; subject to change.
ANZSCO Details
Major Group: 2
PROFESSIONALS
Sub-Major Group: 22
Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals
Minor Group: 222
Financial Brokers and Dealers, and Investment Advisers
Unit Group: 2221
Financial Brokers
ANZSCO 222111: Commodities Trader
Description
Operates as an independent agent to bring together buyers and sellers of commodities, negotiates private sales and arranges sales through established market places.
Unit Group 2221: Financial Brokers
Description
FINANCIAL BROKERS operate as independent agents to facilitate the trading of commodities and arrange insurance and loans of money on behalf of clients.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, Unit Group 2221: Financial Brokers, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Monitoring commodity prices, trends and other factors af fecting the supply and demand
  • Negotiating the purchase and sale of commodities such as grains, wool, minerals and
  • Metals
  • Determining the specific financial and insurance requirements of clients, and researching
  • And reviewing available finance and insurance products for suitability to meet clients'
  • Requirements
  • Analysing clients' financial status, discussing financial options and developing financial
  • Strategies
  • Recommending loan combinations that meet clients' needs
  • Interviewing prospective clients to explain insurance policy conditions, risks covered,
  • Premium rates and benefits, and to make recommendations on the amount and type of
  • Cover
  • Arranging insurance, home loan mortgages and other types of finance for clients through
  • Banks, lenders, financiers and insurance companies
  • Preparing documents which set out the conditions of finance, repayments and loan
  • Periods
  • Identifying and advising on significant risk changes to clients' insurance
  • Broking complex and commercial leases, equipment finance, commercial finance, project
  • Finance and finance for property developers
  • Occupations:
  • 2221 11 Commodities Trader
  • 2221 12 Finance Broker
  • 2221 13 Insurance Broker
Description
FINANCIAL BROKERS operate as independent agents to facilitate the trading of commodities and arrange insurance and loans of money on behalf of clients.
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022, Unit Group 2221: Financial Brokers, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Monitoring commodity prices, trends and other factors affecting the supply and demand for commodities
  • Negotiating the purchase and sale of commodities such as grains, wool, minerals and metals
  • Determining the specific financial and insurance requirements of clients, and researching and reviewing available finance and insurance products for suitability to meet clients' requirements
  • Analysing clients' financial status, discussing financial options and developing financial strategies
  • Recommending loan combinations that meet clients' needs
  • Interviewing prospective clients to explain insurance policy conditions, risks covered, premium rates and benefits, and to make recommendations on the amount and type of cover
  • Arranging insurance, home loan mortgages and other types of finance for clients through banks, lenders, financiers and insurance companies
  • Preparing documents which set out the conditions of finance, repayments and loan periods
  • Identifying and advising on significant risk changes to clients' insurance
  • Broking complex and commercial leases, equipment finance, commercial finance, project finance and finance for property developers
2025 Occupation Shortage List
The 2025 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) provides a detailed view of occupations in shortage in Australia and by each state and territory. The OSL is released annually by Jobs and Skills Australia.
Occupation Ratings: NS → No Shortage; R → Regional Shortage; S → Shortage; M → Metropolitan Shortage
222111: Commodities Trader
National (AUS) ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS
What is the Occupation Shortage List (OSL)?
Jobs and Skills Australia – Occupation Shortage Analysis
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, ANZSCO 2022