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Medical Practitioners nec 253999
Data as at 30 September 2026 · checked 2 November 2026
As at 30 September 2026, Medical Practitioners nec (ANZSCO 253999) has 648 EOIs waiting for a 189 invitation, 538 for 190 and 75 for state-nominated 491. The last 189 invitation for this occupation was on 15 October 2026 at 70 points, in the most recent round. 508 of the 189 EOIs have 70 points or more.
648 EOIs waiting
189 EOI status: 648 submitted, 0 invited (not yet lodged), 84 lodged a visa, <20 on hold.
Jobs and Skills Australia 2026 shortage list: shortage (national). In 2025 it was in shortage in: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA. Opportunities by state →
Occupation ceiling 2025-26 for unit group 2539 Other Medical Practitioners: 830 places for 189 (and 491 family), of which 647 were left after 183 places counted from other skilled visas. Home Affairs no longer publishes ceilings; these figures were released under Freedom of Information (FA 26/01/00545).
Where are you in the 189 queue for Medical Practitioners nec?
189 invitations go to the highest points first, then the earliest date of effect. Pick your points and the month your EOI reached that score.
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EOIs waiting by points
Submitted EOIs for Medical Practitioners nec at each score, as at 30 September 2026. One person can lodge EOIs for several visas, so the columns overlap.
| Points | 189 | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | – | – | <20 |
| 105 | – | – | <20 |
| 100 | – | <20 | <20 |
| 95 | <20 | 25 | <20 |
| 90 | 23 | 58 | 26 |
| 85 | 75 | 101 | <20 |
| 80 | 120 | 139 | <20 |
| 75 | 158 | 107 | <20 |
| 70 | 131 | 67 | <20 |
| 65 | 97 | 26 | – |
| 60 | 30 | <20 | – |
189 cut-off history
Lowest points invited for this occupation in each SkillSelect round since April 2022 (when Home Affairs started publishing cut-offs by occupation).
| Round | 189 | 491 family | 189 round size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | 70 | – | 20,000 |
| 4 June 2026 | 75 | – | 10,000 |
| 13 November 2025 | 75 | 90 | 10,000 |
| 21 August 2025 | 80 | – | 6,887 |
| 7 November 2024 | 75 | – | 15,000 |
| 5 September 2024 | 75 | – | 7,973 |
| 13 June 2024 | 65 | – | 5,292 |
| 18 December 2023 | 65 | 75 | 8,300 |
| 25 May 2023 | 65 | 75 | 7,353 |
| 8 December 2022 | 65 | 110 | 35,000 |
| 6 October 2022 | 65 | – | 11,714 |
| 22 August 2022 | 65 | 110 | 12,200 |
| 21 April 2022 | 90 | – | 1,000 |
Which states are Medical Practitioners nec applicants choosing?
Submitted 190 and 491 EOIs by the state named in the EOI. An EOI can name more than one state, so the rows add up to more than the totals above.
| State | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | <20 | <20 |
| New South Wales | 144 | <20 |
| Northern Territory | <20 | <20 |
| Queensland | 142 | <20 |
| South Australia | 45 | <20 |
| Tasmania | <20 | <20 |
| Victoria | 167 | <20 |
| Western Australia | 84 | 24 |
Another 71 EOIs said "any state". Each state publishes its own occupation list and rules; check the state page before you apply.
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Common questions
What points do I need for a 189 invitation as a Medical Practitioners nec?
The last round that invited Medical Practitioners nec was 15 October 2026, and the lowest score invited was 70 points. Right now 508 EOIs for this occupation have 70 points or more, so the next cut-off depends on how many places the occupation gets.
Which skilled list is Medical Practitioners nec on?
Medical Practitioners nec (253999) is on: CSOL, MLTSSL. Visas it can be used for under points testing: 189, 190, 491, 491 family.
Who assesses Medical Practitioners nec?
The assessing authority is MedBA. You need a positive skills assessment before you can be invited.
How many Medical Practitioners nec EOIs are waiting?
As at 30 September 2026: 648 for 189, 538 for 190, 75 for state-nominated 491 and <20 for family-sponsored 491.
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