Western Australia Skilled Migration Update: 1,227 Invitations Issued and Offshore Trades Selected at 65 Points
Date: 28 October 2026 | Category: Australia PR | Subclass 190 & Subclass 491
If you are a skilled tradesperson looking at Australia PR, Western Australia just gave you something worth reading carefully.
The state has published its latest skilled migration invitation results from the 14 October 2026 round, and the numbers are encouraging – particularly for offshore applicants in construction and trade occupations.
Invitation Round at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Invitation Round Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Total Invitations Issued | 1,227 |
| Subclass 190 Invitations | 836 |
| Subclass 491 Invitations | 391 |
| Lowest EOI Points (Offshore Trades) | 65 Points |
The Big Headline: Offshore Candidates Selected at Just 65 Points
This is the part that deserves your full attention.
Published invitation records show that offshore candidates in selected construction trade occupations received invitations at 65 EOI points – which is the minimum points threshold for Australian skilled migration. For anyone sitting at or near the baseline score, this is a significant development.
The occupations where offshore candidates were selected at 65 points include:
- Bricklayer
- Carpenter
- Electrician (General)
- Plumber (General)
- Cabinetmaker
- Glazier
- Wall and Floor Tiler
Now, an important caveat and this matters. These results are occupation-specific and stream-specific. This does not mean every offshore candidate with 65 points across all occupations will receive an invitation. Selection depends on your specific occupation – the visa stream you applied under, your EOI ranking & when you submitted your expression of interest.
But if your occupation is on that list above, this is genuinely good news worth exploring.
What About the Occupation List Changes?
There is another development running alongside these invitation results that applicants need to be aware of.
Reports indicate that Western Australia has made changes to its skilled occupation list – with 18 occupations removed and one new occupation added. If you have been tracking your occupation’s eligibility on an older version of the list, now is the time to double-check.
Relying on outdated occupation list information is one of the most common mistakes applicants make & it can cost you significant time. Always verify against the latest official Western Australia occupation list before making any decisions about your application.
What Does This Mean for Your Australia PR Journey?
The takeaway from this round is straightforward but often overlooked: your overall points score is just one piece of the puzzle.
When Western Australia assesses EOI candidates, several factors come into play beyond the headline number:
- Occupation eligibility – is your occupation currently listed and open for nomination
- Visa stream – Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 have different criteria and invitation patterns
- Applicant location – onshore and offshore candidates are assessed differently
- EOI submission date – when two candidates have identical scores, the earlier submission date often decides who gets selected
- Workforce priorities – states periodically shift focus based on local labour market needs
For offshore applicants in the trade occupations listed above, the 65-point results from this round are particularly worth examining. It signals that Western Australia is actively looking to bring in skilled trades from outside the country – not just onshore applicants.
Not Sure If Your Profile Qualifies?
Navigating state nomination under Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 can feel complicated, especially when occupation lists change and invitation patterns shift from round to round.
At Hodophiles Xplore Visas, we help skilled professionals take the guesswork out of this process. From evaluating your EOI points and skills assessment requirements to identifying which state nomination pathway suits your profile best – we give you clear, honest guidance at every step.
No false hopes. No vague answers. Just a straightforward assessment of where you stand and what your best options are.
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