It probably depends on the precise status/visa you are applying for, kamarbajwa. Here is what one part of the Australia immigration website says: If your IELTS result of 5 average was based on a score of at least 5 in each of the test component, then you do not need to undertake the IELTS test again provided your test result is less than 2 years old. However, if you have an IELTS result of 5 average but you scored less than 5 for one of the test components, then you will need to undertake the IELTS test again and achieve a score of at least 5 in each of the test component in order to be granted a Subclass 457 visa .
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