By Leila Reypour MARN 0848264

The new legislation will increase the pool and pass mark to 65 for the following three subclasses where an application is made on or after 1 July 2018 in response to

an invitation given on or after 1 July 2018:

Skilled-Independent (Permanent) (Class SI) Subclass 189
Skilled-Nominated (Permanent) (Class SN) Subclass 190
Skilled-Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) Subclass 489

Transitional provisions
For visa applications made on or after 1 July 2018 in response to an invitation given on or after 1 July 2018 the pool and pass mark will be 65.
For visa applications made before, on or after 1 July 2018 in response to an invitation given prior to 1 July the pool and pass mark remains at 60.