What is the age limit and skills assessment requirement for the subclass 189?

The subclass 189 has a firm age limit: you generally must be under 45 years old at the time you are invited to apply. Age also affects how many points you can claim, with certain age bands scoring more highly.

You must also have a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for an occupation on the eligible list (such as the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List). The assessment confirms your qualifications and experience meet Australian standards for that occupation.