Pathways· 6 min read·Australia
Australia 189 Skilled Independent: the points race in 2026
Why 65 points is no longer enough and how to engineer your way to 85+.
For most occupations in 2026, the invitation floor sits at 90+ points. The cheapest legal way to add 15 points is a PTE 79 across all bands (or IELTS 8+). Add another 10 if you're under 33.
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