"Additionally, they say that applicants with a Bachelor's degree will be awarded a specific number of points, but it isn't yet clear whether individuals with equivalent professional membership qualifications will also be awarded these points (as they are currently deemed comparable to a Bachelor's according to the country education profiles) or if it will be very strict that only applicants with a Bachelor's degree will be eligible to receive these points. "
From the link provided above. I know we are still in wonder of how this new point system will affect an applicant, somehow I just wish that professional license will be given an extra point, even just 5. But, I don't seem to see any award to be given based on the links provided on the DIAC website. As for Bachelor's Degree, hopefully, that this does not discriminate on a university/college class/section as per Country Education Profiles will tell us.
The DIAC website is open enough that this new system is a major turn on for very high IELTS scores, highest educational attainment (PhD), longer working experience, and those belonging to the middle age group: 25-32 years old, (I really hope that I am 25 now, HAHA, I would wait for 2 years and 3 months for that, SIGH). I would really have hope that TBS of 8 will suffice, but they really require an 8 for EACH sub-test. Oh well, we could settle for 7.
If I may just ask, how can we amass 5 points from Country Language: Filipino? Do we really need to be accredited by NAATI as a translator or interpreter?
I am aware that it is expected that 65 is the new passing mark. Let's pray that the passing mark will be curtailed down to 60. Please, Lord?