Anaesthetist is a priority processing occupation: since 25 July 2026, applications lodged by people already in Australia in this group are decided ahead of other skilled applications. This affects how quickly a lodged application is processed, not whether you are invited.
Anaesthetist
Quick answer
What points are Anaesthetists being invited at?
Anaesthetist is not eligible for the 189 visa. It can be used for 491 with state or family nomination.
Data as at
Latest invitation cut-offs
Not available for this occupation
No published cut-off yet
Not available for this occupation
How many Anaesthetist EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 491 State nominated | <20 | 0 | <20 | 0 |
EOIs below the 65-point pass mark cannot be invited. "<20" means fewer than 20. SkillSelect hides small numbers to protect privacy. An EOI can be counted under more than one visa.
Anaesthetist invitation round history
Anaesthetist has not appeared in a published Home Affairs round since August 2020.
Which states list Anaesthetist?
Anaesthetist is on the official state nomination list for QLD, WA, TAS and ACT. Being listed doesn't guarantee an invitation, and a state may be closed. EOI counts are submitted 190 and 491 EOIs as at August 2026.
| State | Program | On state list | 190 EOIs | 491 EOIs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Closed | Not listed | – | <20 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | – | <20 |
| QLD | Closed | 491Living in the state | – | <20 |
| WA | Check official site | 491General - WASMOL Schedule 1 · Graduate — from 65 points | – | <20 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | – | <20 |
| TAS | Open | 491Health, allied health and teaching (gold priority) — Living in the state | – | <20 |
| ACT | Not open yet | 491 | – | <20 |
| NT | Open | Not listed | – | <20 |
State lists and statuses come from each state's official migration website, checked 17 September 2026. General information only, not migration advice.
Frequently asked questions
How many points do I need for Anaesthetist (253211)?
No recent 189 cut-off has been published for Anaesthetist. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Anaesthetist use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Anaesthetist can be nominated for subclass 491 (CSOL, ROL).
Who assesses Anaesthetist?
Skills assessments for Anaesthetist are done by MedBA.
Which states nominate Anaesthetist?
As last checked, Anaesthetist is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of QLD, WA, TAS and ACT. States set their own criteria and some may be closed, so check the state pages linked on this page.
How many people are in the queue for Anaesthetist?
SkillSelect showed no submitted 189 EOIs for Anaesthetist as at August 2026.
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data