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Zoologist 234522
Data as at 30 September 2026 · checked 2 November 2026
As at 30 September 2026, Zoologist (ANZSCO 234522) has 0 EOIs waiting for a 189 invitation, 0 for 190 and 0 for state-nominated 491. The last 189 invitation for this occupation was on 15 October 2026 at 95 points, in the most recent round. 0 of the 189 EOIs have 95 points or more.
0 EOIs waiting
189 EOI status: 0 submitted, 0 invited (not yet lodged), 0 lodged a visa, 0 on hold.
Jobs and Skills Australia 2026 shortage list: no shortage (national). In 2025 it was not in shortage in any state.
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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 | 95 | – | 20,000 |
| 4 June 2026 | not invited | – | 10,000 |
| 13 November 2025 | 85 | – | 10,000 |
| 21 August 2025 | 90 | – | 6,887 |
| 7 November 2024 | 90 | – | 15,000 |
| 5 September 2024 | 90 | – | 7,973 |
| 13 June 2024 | 95 | – | 5,292 |
| 18 December 2023 | not invited | – | 8,300 |
| 25 May 2023 | not invited | – | 7,353 |
| 8 December 2022 | 100 | – | 35,000 |
| 6 October 2022 | 65 | – | 11,714 |
| 22 August 2022 | 65 | – | 12,200 |
| 21 April 2022 | not invited | – | 1,000 |
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Common questions
What points do I need for a 189 invitation as a Zoologist?
The last round that invited Zoologist was 15 October 2026, and the lowest score invited was 95 points. Right now 0 EOIs for this occupation have 95 points or more, so the next cut-off depends on how many places the occupation gets.
Which skilled list is Zoologist on?
Zoologist (234522) is on: CSOL, MLTSSL. Visas it can be used for under points testing: 189, 190, 491, 491 family.
Who assesses Zoologist?
The assessing authority is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment before you can be invited.
How many Zoologist EOIs are waiting?
As at 30 September 2026: 0 for 189, 0 for 190, 0 for state-nominated 491 and 0 for family-sponsored 491.
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