Painting Trades Worker 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.
Painting Trades Worker
Quick answer
What points are Painting Trades Workers being invited at?
The most recent 189 round that invited Painting Trades Worker EOIs was on 13 November 2025, from 70 points. It was not listed in the latest round on 4 June 2026. As at August 2026, 1,348 EOIs for 189 were waiting, including at least 639 at 70 points or more.
Data as at
Latest invitation cut-offs
No federal cut-off. States choose who to nominate. See EOIs by state below.
Painting Trades Worker was not listed in the latest 189 round (4 June 2026). The card shows the most recent round that included it.
How Painting Trades Worker ranks
Where this occupation sits among all occupations invited for the 189 visa, by the number of EOIs SkillSelect showed as invited after each round.
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 program years
861 invites in last 2 program years · busiest round 365 · typical round 196
Most consistently invited
invited in 4 of 5 rounds
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
Round to round · last 2 program years
invites per round
How many Painting Trades Worker EOIs are waiting?
SkillSelect EOIs as at August 2026 Official
- 90<20
- 8522
- 8090
- 75186
- 70341
- 65423
- 60173
- 5571
- 5025
- 45<20
- 40<20
- 35<20
| Visa | Submitted | Invited | Lodged | On hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | 1,348 | <20 | 167 | 150 |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | 1,963 | <20 | 328 | 22 |
| 491 State nominated | 1,759 | <20 | 328 | <20 |
| 491 Family sponsored | 51 | 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.
Painting Trades Worker invitation round history
| Round | Visa | Lowest points invited |
|---|---|---|
| 13 November 2025 | 189 | 70 |
| 13 November 2025 | 491 family | 70 |
| 21 August 2025 | 189 | 70 |
| 7 November 2024 | 189 | 65 |
| 5 September 2024 | 189 | 65 |
| 13 June 2024 | 189 | 65 |
| 8 December 2022 | 189Offshore | 65 |
| 8 December 2022 | 189Onshore | 65 |
| 22 August 2022 | 189Offshore | 65 |
| 22 August 2022 | 491 familyOffshore | 70 |
Which states list Painting Trades Worker?
Painting Trades Worker is on the official state nomination list for NSW, 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 | 190 & 491NSW Skills List · NSW Regional Skills List | 174 | 190 |
| VIC | Check official site | No state list | 651 | 479 |
| QLD | Closed | 190 & 491Living in the state | 126 | 108 |
| WA | Check official site | 190 & 491General - WASMOL Schedule 2 — from 65 points | 854 | 773 |
| SA | Not open yet | Not listed | 196 | 225 |
| TAS | Open | 190Tasmanian Skilled Employment priority roles — Living in the state | 62 | 45 |
| ACT | Not open yet | 190 & 491 | 31 | 34 |
| NT | Open | Not listed | 27 | 29 |
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 Painting Trades Worker (332211)?
The most recent 189 round to invite Painting Trades Worker (13 November 2025) started at 70 points. Cut-offs change every round, so check the round history on this page. The minimum to submit an EOI is 65 points.
Which visas can Painting Trades Worker use?
On the current skilled occupation list, Painting Trades Worker can be nominated for subclass 189, 190 and 491 (MLTSSL).
Who assesses Painting Trades Worker?
Skills assessments for Painting Trades Worker are done by TRA.
Which states nominate Painting Trades Worker?
As last checked, Painting Trades Worker is on the official 190/491 occupation lists of NSW, 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 Painting Trades Worker?
As at August 2026, SkillSelect showed 1,348 submitted EOIs for Painting Trades Worker under subclass 189.
Sources: Home Affairs invitation rounds · SkillSelect EOI data · How we use this data