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At 65 points, you would have cleared the 189 cutoff in all 9 rounds where Plumbers (General) received invitations since 2022. The highest bar was 65 points. The catch: no Plumbers (General) were invited in the other 5 of the last 14 rounds.
Since January 2022 the 189 cutoff for Plumber (General) was 65 in every round that invited one.
| Points | Rounds this score cleared | Last round this score cleared |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | 9 of 9 | 15 October 2026 |
| 70+ | 9 of 9 | 15 October 2026 |
These figures come from past invitation rounds and the current EOI pool. They are not a prediction for any round or any person.
9 of 14 rounds. Plumbers (General) were invited in 9 of the 14 rounds since January 2022. Cutoff range: 65 points.
Plumber (General) (334116) is on the MLTSSL, eligible for the 186, 189, 190, 482, 491, 494 visa programs. Skills assessment via TRA.
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Across the 14 fully-itemised invitation rounds since January 2022, Plumber (General) received 189 invitations in 9 of them, and was skipped in 5. Where invitations were issued, the first and latest cutoffs were close (65 and 65 points), within a range of 65–65 points. The most recent invitation was 15 October 2026, with the cutoff at 65 points. The Department of Home Affairs doesn't publish round-by-round occupation selection logic, so historical patterns shouldn't be read as forecasts.
Plumber (General) has also picked up Subclass 491 (Family Sponsored) invitations in 3 of the 14 rounds since 2022. Cutoff range: 70–80 points. The most recent 491 (FS) invitation was 13 November 2025 at 70 points.
The 491 (FS) is a 5-year provisional visa with different requirements from the 189. It needs an eligible family sponsor (Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen) who lives in a designated regional area, and the visa holder must live and work in a designated regional area for the visa's duration. Pathway to permanent residence is via Subclass 191.
| Round date | 189 cutoff | 491 (FS) cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | 65 pts | — |
| 4 June 2026 | 65 pts | — |
| 13 November 2025 | 65 pts | 70 pts |
| 21 August 2025 | 65 pts | 80 pts |
| 7 November 2024 | 65 pts | — |
| 5 September 2024 | 65 pts | — |
| 13 June 2024 | 65 pts | — |
| 18 December 2023 | Not invited | — |
| 25 May 2023 | Not invited | — |
| 8 December 2022 | 65 pts | — |
| 6 October 2022 | Not invited | — |
| 22 August 2022 | 65 pts | 80 pts |
| 21 April 2022 | Not invited | — |
| 21 January 2022 | Not invited | — |
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The most recent Plumber (General) 189 invitation was 15 October 2026, with the cutoff at 65 points. Across the 9 rounds that invited Plumbers (General) since 2022, the cutoff has ranged from 65 to 65 points.
There's no fixed number. The latest round that invited Plumber (General) applicants (15 October 2026) had a cutoff of 65 points. Since January 2022, 65 points was at or above the cutoff in 9 of the 9 rounds that invited this occupation. In 5 of the last 14 rounds, this occupation wasn't invited at any score. These are past rounds, not a prediction.
Different visas, different lists, different ends. The 189 is permanent residence, points-tested, employer-independent, and uses the MLTSSL for occupation eligibility. The 482 Skills in Demand is a temporary employer-sponsored visa that uses the Core Skills Occupation List (which also includes Plumber (General)). The 189 sends invitations based on a points ranking. The 482 requires a sponsoring employer who passes labour-market testing.
For the 189 visa, yes. TRA is the designated assessing authority for ANZSCO 334116 (Plumber (General)). An EOI submitted without a positive skills assessment can't translate into a granted visa. Skills assessments have their own fees, processing times, and document requirements. Check the assessing authority's website for the current process specific to your qualifications and work experience.
No one can answer that honestly, and anyone selling certainty about future cutoffs is overstepping. What the data shows is the cutoff for Plumbers (General) started and ended near the same level since 2022. The Department of Home Affairs sets the program direction. The official SkillSelect page publishes new rounds when they happen.
These occupations share the same 4-digit ANZSCO unit group as Plumber (General) and are also eligible for the 189. Cutoffs and invitation rates often diverge sharply between them.
This is general information about historical 189 invitation rounds. It isn't immigration advice for your situation. Only a registered migration agent (MARA) or Australian legal practitioner can advise on whether you meet visa requirements. Find a registered agent at mara.gov.au.
