Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 234116

Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist

ANZSCO 234116 (2022). On the CSOL. Assessed by VETASSESS.

Lists

CSOL

189 eligible

Latest 189 points

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Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist has ANZSCO code 234116 and is on the CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
The assessing authority for Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist is VETASSESS.

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist (ANZSCO 234116).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/aquaculture-or-fisheries-scientist-234116/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa	90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination	24 months
482 Skills in Demand	9 months

Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist questions

Is Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist (ANZSCO 234116) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist apply for the 189 visa?

No. Only MLTSSL occupations can be used for the 189. Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist can be used for: 186 (Employer Nomination), 482 (Skills in Demand).

Who assesses Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist?

The assessing authority for Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.