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Points Allocation in the Points Test |
The PASSMARK for the new Points Test, which came into effect on 1 July 2011, is 65 points, made up as shown in this table -
| Age |
18-24 |
25 points |
| 25-32 |
30 points |
| 33-39 |
25 points |
| 40-44 |
15 points |
| 45-49 |
0 points |
| English Language |
IELTS 6 (Competent English) |
0 points |
| IELTS 7 (Proficient English) |
10 points |
| IELTS 8 (Superior English) |
20 points |
Australian work experience
in nominated occupation or
a closely related one |
One year (of past two years) |
5 points |
| Three years (of past five years) |
10 points |
| Five years (of past seven years) |
15 points |
Overseas work experience
in nominated occupation or
a closely related one |
Three years (of past five years) |
5 point |
| Five years (of past seven years) |
10 points |
| Eight years (of past 10 years) |
15 points |
Qualifications
(Australian or recognised overseas) |
Offshore recognised apprenticeship
AQF III/IV completed in Australia
Diploma completed in Australia
|
10 points |
Bachelor degree (including Bachelor
degree with Honours or Masters) |
15 points |
| PhD |
20 points |
| Recognition of Australian Study |
Minimum 2 years fulltime
(Australian study requirement) |
5 points |
| Study in a regional area |
5 points |
| Professional Year |
5 points |
| Sponsorship by State/Territory government |
5 points |
| Sponsorship by family or State/Territory government to regional Australia |
10 points |
| Designated language |
5 points |
| Partner skills |
5 points |
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