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Date Shared: 
Thursday, January 2, 2014 - 16:45
Title: 

Skilled Migration Points Test

Countries and areas: 
Australia
Partner(s): 
National Government of Australia
Thematic Area: 
Labour migration and mobility
Tags: 
Recognition of Skills and Qualifications, Temporary and Circular Labour Migration, Skilled Migration
Summary: 

The Skilled Migration Points Test aims to identify skilled migrants and also provides skills/qualification recognition. The Skillselect system is points based, with applicants receiving points for criteria ranging from Age to work experience. Applicants must score a minimum of 60 points for their visa to be granted. The following tables give a detailed breakdown of how points are awarded for Skillselect visas.

 

GFMD Source: 

GFMD 2009 - Roundtable 2.1 "Inclusion, protection and acceptance of migrants in society—linking human rights and migrant empowerment for development."

GFMD 2007 - Roundtable 1.2 "Temporary labor migration as a contribution to development: sharing responsibility."

Link: 

For more information:

  • https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator

Source (retrieved on 04/13/2026 - 11:44): https://www.gfmd.org/pfp/ppd/189