Invitation rounds for Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) and Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) visas will be offered twice monthly. Dates for the rounds are subject to change.
The next invitation round is anticipated to run on 6 June 2018.
Invitation numbers in each round may vary depending on the number of applications being processed by the department.
Note: State or territory government nominations for subclass 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) (State or Territory nominated) visas will not be impacted.
Source: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/work/skil#tab-content-2