The Visa Guide

18 to 29 years (30 points)
30 to 34 years (25 points)
35 to 39 years (20 points)
40 to 44 years (15 points)
> 45 years - Not eligible

Lousy (0 points) Good (15 points) Excellent (20 points)

Proof of good English ->
Good - IELTS band 5 in every module
Excellent - IELTS band 6 in every module

List of acceptable occupations

40 points 50 points 60 points 0 points - not eligible

Points for work experience: you will automatically get an additional 10 points if your occupation is worth 60 points (5 points for other occupations).

0 points if your occupation is NOT in demand
15 points if your occupation is in demand, but you have no job offer
20 points if you have a job offer for an occupation in demand

List of occupations in demand: last updated on 15-09-2004

You can get 5 points if your spouse is under 45, meets the requirements for having worked in an acceptable occupation and has good English skills.

No points are being claimed for spouse
5 points are being claimed

No Yes - 5 points

No Yes - 15 points

You can be sponsored by son (or daughter) / brother/ sister/ parent/ niece or nephew/ first cousin if the sponsor is an Australian citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and is willing to provide financial support for a period of 2 years.