This file provides a breakdown of subclass 189 applications by ANZSCO occupation, the number of applications refused during the 2025-26 program year, up to 31 May 2026, based on data released by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
| Visa Subclass | ANZSCO Code | Occupation Description | Total |
| 189 Skilled – Independent | 133111 | Construction Project Manager | 6 |
| 221111 | Accountant (General) | <5 | |
| 221113 | Taxation Accountant | <5 | |
| 221213 | External Auditor | <5 | |
| 224311 | Economist | <5 | |
| 224511 | Land Economist | <5 | |
| 232111 | Architect | 7 | |
| 233112 | Materials Engineer | <5 | |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | 5 | |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | <5 | |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | 6 | |
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | <5 | |
| 233913 | Biomedical Engineer | <5 | |
| 233914 | Engineering Technologist | <5 | |
| 233915 | Environmental Engineer | <5 | |
| 233999 | Engineering Professionals nec | <5 | |
| 234112 | Agricultural Scientist | <5 | |
| 234211 | Chemist | <5 | |
| 234212 | Food Technologist | <5 | |
| 234312 | Environmental Consultant | <5 | |
| 234313 | Environmental Research Scientist | <5 | |
| 234511 | Life Scientist (General) | <5 | |
| 234514 | Biotechnologist | <5 | |
| 234517 | Microbiologist | <5 | |
| 234611 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | <5 | |
| 234711 | Veterinarian | <5 | |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 8 | |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | 11 | |
| 242111 | University Lecturer | 5 | |
| 251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | <5 | |
| 251214 | Sonographer | <5 | |
| 252112 | Osteopath | <5 | |
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist | 5 | |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | 5 | |
| 253111 | General Practitioner | 6 | |
| 253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | <5 | |
| 253316 | Gastroenterologist | <5 | |
| 253324 | Thoracic Medicine Specialist | <5 | |
| 253399 | Specialist Physicians nec | <5 | |
| 253912 | Emergency Medicine Specialist | <5 | |
| 253999 | Medical Practitioners nec | 7 | |
| 254111 | Midwife | <5 | |
| 254412 | Registered Nurse (Aged Care) | <5 | |
| 254414 | Registered Nurse (Community Health) | <5 | |
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | 5 | |
| 254417 | Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) | <5 | |
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | 6 | |
| 254423 | Registered Nurse (Perioperative) | <5 | |
| 254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | 6 | |
| 254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | <5 | |
| 254499 | Registered Nurses nec | 13 | |
| 261111 | ICT Business Analyst | <5 | |
| 261112 | Systems Analyst | <5 | |
| 261311 | Analyst Programmer | 5 | |
| 261312 | Developer Programmer | <5 | |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | <5 | |
| 263111 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer | <5 | |
| 271311 | Solicitor | <5 | |
| 272311 | Clinical Psychologist | <5 | |
| 272312 | Educational Psychologist | <5 | |
| 272511 | Social Worker | <5 | |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 8 | |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | <5 | |
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | 9 | |
| 322313 | Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ) | <5 | |
| 331111 | Bricklayer | <5 | |
| 331211 | Carpenter and Joiner | <5 | |
| 331212 | Carpenter | 7 | |
| 332211 | Painting Trades Worker | <5 | |
| 333211 | Fibrous Plasterer | <5 | |
| 333411 | Wall and Floor Tiler | <5 | |
| 334111 | Plumber (General) | <5 | |
| 341111 | Electrician (General) | <5 | |
| 351311 | Chef | <5 | |
| Not Specified | 52 | ||
| 132211 | Finance Manager | <5 | |
| 132311 | Human Resource Manager | <5 | |
| 132511 | Research and Development Manager | <5 | |
| 133111 | Construction Project Manager | 5 | |
| 133211 | Engineering Manager | <5 | |
| 133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) | <5 | |
| 134111 | Child Care Centre Manager | <5 | |
| 134214 | Welfare Centre Manager | <5 | |
| 135112 | ICT Project Manager | <5 | |
| 139914 | Quality Assurance Manager | <5 | |
| 141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager | <5 | |
| 141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | <5 | |
| 149311 | Conference and Event Organiser | <5 | |
| 221111 | Accountant (General) | 5 | |
| 221214 | Internal Auditor | <5 | |
| 223112 | Recruitment Consultant | <5 | |
| 224112 | Mathematician | <5 | |
| 225113 | Marketing Specialist | <5 | |
| 232111 | Architect | <5 | |
| 232212 | Surveyor | <5 | |
| 232214 | Other Spatial Scientist | <5 | |
| 232611 | Urban and Regional Planner | <5 | |
| 233112 | Materials Engineer | <5 | |
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | 14 | |
| 233213 | Quantity Surveyor | <5 | |
| 233214 | Structural Engineer | <5 | |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | 6 | |
| 233411 | Electronics Engineer | <5 | |
| 233511 | Industrial Engineer | <5 | |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | 9 | |
| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | <5 | |
| 233911 | Aeronautical Engineer | <5 | |
| 234111 | Agricultural Consultant | <5 | |
| 234211 | Chemist | <5 | |
| 234212 | Food Technologist | <5 | |
| 234517 | Microbiologist | <5 | |
| 234599 | Life Scientists nec | <5 | |
| 241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | <5 | |
| 241213 | Primary School Teacher | <5 | |
| 241411 | Secondary School Teacher | 6 | |
| 242111 | University Lecturer | <5 | |
| 249311 | Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages | <5 | |
| 251511 | Hospital Pharmacist | <5 | |
| 251513 | Retail Pharmacist | <5 | |
| 252411 | Occupational Therapist | <5 | |
| 252511 | Physiotherapist | <5 | |
| 252711 | Audiologist | <5 | |
| 252712 | Speech Pathologist (Aus) / Speech Language Therapist (NZ) | <5 | |
| 253111 | General Practitioner | <5 | |
| 253112 | Resident Medical Officer | <5 | |
| 253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | <5 | |
| 253411 | Psychiatrist | <5 | |
| 254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | <5 | |
| 254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | <5 | |
| 254499 | Registered Nurses nec | <5 | |
| 261111 | ICT Business Analyst | 12 | |
| 261112 | Systems Analyst | <5 | |
| 261311 | Analyst Programmer | <5 | |
| 261312 | Developer Programmer | 6 | |
| 261313 | Software Engineer | 10 | |
| 261314 | Software Tester | <5 | |
| 261399 | Software and Applications Programmers nec | <5 | |
| 262112 | ICT Security Specialist | <5 | |
| 263111 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 6 | |
| 263112 | Network Administrator | <5 | |
| 263212 | ICT Support Engineer | 5 | |
| 272511 | Social Worker | <5 | |
| 272613 | Welfare Worker | <5 | |
| 311299 | Medical Technicians nec | <5 | |
| 311399 | Primary Products Inspectors nec | <5 | |
| 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson | <5 | |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | <5 | |
| 312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | <5 | |
| 313111 | Hardware Technician | <5 | |
| 313199 | ICT Support Technicians nec | <5 | |
| 321211 | Motor Mechanic (General) | 7 | |
| 322311 | Metal Fabricator | <5 | |
| 322313 | Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ) | <5 | |
| 323211 | Fitter (General) | <5 | |
| 331212 | Carpenter | <5 | |
| 332211 | Painting Trades Worker | <5 | |
| 333212 | Solid Plasterer | <5 | |
| 334111 | Plumber (General) | <5 | |
| 341111 | Electrician (General) | 5 | |
| 342111 | Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | <5 | |
| 351311 | Chef | 8 | |
| 361311 | Veterinary Nurse | <5 | |
| 411112 | Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ) | <5 | |
| 411311 | Diversional Therapist | <5 | |
| 411411 | Enrolled Nurse | <5 | |
| 411711 | Community Worker | <5 | |
| 411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | <5 | |
| 411716 | Youth Worker | <5 | |
| 511111 | Contract Administrator | <5 | |
| 611211 | Insurance Agent | <5 |