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) Core Skills stream
CSOL
IMMI 24/089 • 07 Nov 2025
Subclass 482 (DAMA)
Subclass 186 (ENS) Direct Entry stream
CSOL
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
DAMA List Concessions Notes
English TSMIT / CSIT Age PR Pathway Skills & Experience
WA East Kimberley up to 55 Category 1 –
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: 225
Sales, Marketing and Public Relations Professionals
Unit Group: 2253
Public Relations Professionals
ANZSCO 225311: Public Relations Professional
Description
Plans, develops, implements and evaluates information and communication strategies that create an understanding and a favourable view of an organisation, its goods and services, and its role in the community.
Unit Group 2253: Public Relations Professionals
Description
PUBLIC RELA TIONS PROFESSIONALS plan, develop, implement and evaluate information and communication strategies that create an understanding and a favourable view of organisations, their goods and services, and their role in the community .
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, Unit Group 2253: Public Relations Professionals, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Planning and organising publicity campaigns and communication strategies
  • Advising executives on the public relations implications of their policies, programs and
  • Practices
  • Preparing and controlling the issue of news and press releases
  • Undertaking and commissioning public opinion research, analysing the findings and
  • Planning public relations and promotional campaigns
  • Organising special events, seminars, entertainment, competitions and social functions to
  • Promote goodwill and favourable publicity
  • Representing organisations and arranging executive interviews with publicity media
  • Attending business, social and other functions to promote the organisation
  • Selecting, appraising and revising material submitted by publicity writers, Photographers,
  • Illustrators and others to create favourable publicity
  • Occupation:
  • 22531 1 Public Relations Professional
  • 22531 1 PUBLIC RELA TIONS PROFESSIONAL
  • Plans, develops, implements and evaluates information and communication strategies that
  • Create an understanding and a favourable view of an organisation, its goods and services, and
  • Its role in the community .
  • Skill Level: 1
  • Specialisations:
  • Media Liaison Of ficer
  • Press Of ficer
  • Promotions Of ficer
  • Public Affairs Of ficer
  • Public Relations Consultant
  • Public Relations Of ficer
Description
PUBLIC RELATIONS PROFESSIONALS plan, develop, implement and evaluate information and communication strategies that create an understanding and a favourable view of organisations, their goods and services, and their role in the community.
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Source
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022, Unit Group 2253: Public Relations Professionals, viewed on 12-Feb-2025
Tasks
  • Planning and organising publicity campaigns and communication strategies
  • Advising executives on the public relations implications of their policies, programs and practices
  • Preparing and controlling the issue of news and press releases
  • Undertaking and commissioning public opinion research, analysing the findings and planning public relations and promotional campaigns
  • Organising special events, seminars, entertainment, competitions and social functions to promote goodwill and favourable publicity
  • Representing organisations and arranging executive interviews with publicity media
  • Attending business, social and other functions to promote the organisation
  • Commissioning and obtaining photographs and other illustrative material
  • Selecting, appraising and revising material submitted by publicity writers, Photographers, Illustrators and others to create favourable publicity
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
225311: Public Relations Professional
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