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At 95 points, you would have cleared the cutoff in 8 of the 9 rounds where Zoologists got 189 invitations since 2022. The last actual invitation was 15 October 2026, with the cutoff at 95 points. In 5 of the last 14 rounds, no Zoologists were invited at all.
Since January 2022 the 189 cutoff for Zoologist has ranged from 65 to 100.
| Points | Rounds this score cleared | Last round this score cleared |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | 2 of 9 | 6 October 2022 |
| 70 | 2 of 9 | 6 October 2022 |
| 75 | 2 of 9 | 6 October 2022 |
| 80 | 2 of 9 | 6 October 2022 |
| 85 | 3 of 9 | 13 November 2025 |
| 90 | 6 of 9 | 13 November 2025 |
| 95 | 8 of 9 | 15 October 2026 |
| 100 | 9 of 9 | 15 October 2026 |
| 105+ | 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.
Cutoff up 30 points. The 189 cutoff for Zoologists went from 65 in the first round that invited them since 2022 (22 August 2022) to 95 in the latest (15 October 2026), across 9 invitations.
Zoologist (234522) is on the MLTSSL, eligible for the 186, 189, 190, 482, 491, 494 visa programs. Skills assessment via VETASSESS.
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Across the 14 fully-itemised invitation rounds since January 2022, Zoologist received 189 invitations in 9 of them, and was skipped in 5. Where invitations were issued, the bar has trended upward (from 65 in the first invited round to 95 in the latest, within a range of 65–100 points). The most recent invitation was 15 October 2026, with the cutoff at 95 points. The most recent round (4 June 2026) skipped the occupation. The Department of Home Affairs doesn't publish round-by-round occupation selection logic, so historical patterns shouldn't be read as forecasts.
| Round date | 189 cutoff | 491 (FS) cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | 95 pts | — |
| 4 June 2026 | Not invited | — |
| 13 November 2025 | 85 pts | — |
| 21 August 2025 | 90 pts | — |
| 7 November 2024 | 90 pts | — |
| 5 September 2024 | 90 pts | — |
| 13 June 2024 | 95 pts | — |
| 18 December 2023 | Not invited | — |
| 25 May 2023 | Not invited | — |
| 8 December 2022 | 100 pts | — |
| 6 October 2022 | 65 pts | — |
| 22 August 2022 | 65 pts | — |
| 21 April 2022 | Not invited | — |
| 21 January 2022 | Not invited | — |
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There hasn't been a Zoologist 189 invitation in the most recent round (4 June 2026), so there's no current cutoff to quote. The last invitation was 15 October 2026, where the cutoff sat at 95 points. The 9 rounds that did invite Zoologists since 2022 ranged from 65 to 100 points.
There's no fixed number. The latest round that invited Zoologist applicants (15 October 2026) had a cutoff of 95 points. Since January 2022, 95 points was at or above the cutoff in 8 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 Zoologist). 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. VETASSESS is the designated assessing authority for ANZSCO 234522 (Zoologist). 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 Zoologists has trended upward 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 Zoologist 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.
