The subclass 189 points tested visa stream and subclass 489 invitation rounds have traditionally been run fortnightly.
The Department has reviewed this process and will now extend invitations on a monthly basis.
The invitation numbers will be increased accordingly, to ensure the number of applications received will maintain a strong pipeline for the skilled program.
There are no other changes being implemented aside from moving to a monthly invitation process.
Source: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/work/Newsletters/august-2018