Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 224311
Economist
ANZSCO 224311 (2013). On the MLTSSL. Assessed by VETASSESS. Lowest 189 score invited: 65 points on 15 October 2026.
Lists
MLTSSL
189 eligible
Yes
Latest 189 points
65
Key facts
- Economist has ANZSCO code 224311 and is on the MLTSSL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
- Economist can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).
- In the 15 October 2026 SkillSelect round, the lowest score invited for Economist was 65 points (tie-break date 15 October 2026).
- The assessing authority for Economist is VETASSESS.
Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.
Cite this page
AusVisaClock. “Economist (ANZSCO 224311).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/economist-224311/
The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.
Visas for Economist
Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.
| Visa | 90% decided within |
|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | 9 months |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 16 months |
| 407 Training | 19 months |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | 33 days |
| 489 Skilled Regional (closed) | — |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional | 30 months |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | 20 months |
189 invitation history
Lowest points score invited for Economist in each SkillSelect round we hold. All rounds.
| Round | Min. points | Tie-break date |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | 65 | 15 October 2026 |
| 4 June 2026 | 80 | — |
| 13 November 2025 | 85 | — |
| 21 August 2025 | 90 | — |
| 7 November 2024 | 90 | — |
Economist questions
Is Economist on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Economist (ANZSCO 224311) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.
Can Economist apply for the 189 visa?
Yes, Economist is on the MLTSSL, so it can be used for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). In the 15 October 2026 round the lowest score invited was 65 points, with a tie-break date of 15 October 2026.
Who assesses Economist?
The assessing authority for Economist is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.
Get an email when the next 189 round is out, with the cut-off for Economist.
US$39/year