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9 October 2026

How Australia scores skilled visa applicants: age, experience, education and English

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How Australia scores skilled visa applicants: age, experience, education and English

The Australian government's skilled visa points system rewards younger applicants, longer work experience, higher qualifications and stronger English scores.

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