Invitation Rounds: From 2 rounds to ONCE per month – The invitation numbers will be increased accordingly – Australia Immigration

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