Important Disclaimer: This Proposed System Is Not Official Yet
The points test below is based on the Grattan Institute’s proposed points model. It has not been confirmed by the Australian Government and is not currently the official migration points test.
If you are planning for an actual visa application, continue using the current points system. You can use Right & Associates’ current points calculator here: Australia PR Points Calculator.
What Is the Grattan Institute’s Proposed Points Test?
The Grattan Institute proposed a redesigned points test that gives more points to characteristics that may suggest a migrant will have long-term success in Australia. The proposed system places strong emphasis on age, English, education, occupation, skilled work, high-paying Australian employment, credentialled community language and partner skills.
This proposed approach is different from the current system because it would place much greater weight on strong English, younger age, high-value employment and partner/single applicant factors.
Proposed Grattan Points Calculator
Estimate your score using the proposed Grattan Institute points table. This is not the current official points test.
Score Breakdown
Proposed Points Table Summary
| Category | Proposed Points |
|---|---|
| Age | 18–20: 95, 21–29: 100, 30: 95, 31: 90, 32: 85, 33: 80, 34: 75, 35: 70, 36: 60, 37: 55, 38: 50, 39: 45, 40: 35, 41: 30, 42: 20, 43: 10, 44: 5, 45: 0 |
| English Language | Excellent IELTS 8+: 90, Very good IELTS 7: 45 |
| Education | PhD: 60, Bachelor+ from top 20 global university: 45, Bachelor+: 30, Certificate III+: 15 |
| Occupation | Suitable skills assessment for skill level 1, 2 or 3 occupation required at invitation. |
| Skilled Work Experience | Skill level 1 occupation: 50, Skill level 2 occupation: 15 |
| High-Paying Australian Job | $120k+: 90, $105k+: 70, $90k+: 50, $80k+: 40, $70k+: 30 |
| Credentialled Community Language | 20 |
| Partner Skills / Single | Partner English IELTS 8+: 60, IELTS 7: 40, Partner Bachelor+: 30, Partner Certificate III+: 15, Single: 90 |
What This Could Mean for International Students
If Australia moves toward this type of points system, international students may need to focus more on long-term career outcomes rather than only collecting bonus points through study location or short programs.
English May Become More Important
Excellent English receives very high proposed points, making early English preparation critical.
Age Still Matters
Younger applicants are strongly rewarded in the proposed model.
High Salary Could Be Powerful
A high-paying Australian job or offer could become one of the strongest ranking factors.
Skills Assessment Remains Essential
The proposal requires a suitable skills assessment for eligible skill level occupations.
Should You Still Use the Current Points Calculator?
Yes. Until the Australian Government officially changes migration law or policy, applicants should use the current points system for real visa planning.
Use the official-style Right & Associates current calculator here: Australia PR Points Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this proposed points system official?
No. This is based on the Grattan Institute proposal and is not currently the official Australian migration points test.
Can I use this calculator for my visa application?
No. This calculator is for educational planning only. Use the current official points test for actual visa planning.
Why does single applicant get 90 points?
In the proposed table, single applicants receive 90 points. If you select single, this calculator ignores partner English and partner education to avoid double counting.
Does occupation add points?
The proposed table requires a suitable skills assessment for a skill level 1, 2 or 3 occupation, but it does not add separate occupation points in the table shown.
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