In short: this is how far Home Affairs has got with Skills in Demand (482) applications.
Now processing applications lodged in • June 2026: priority sectors (construction, healthcare, teaching, agriculture, aquaculture, fishing, resources, law enforcement and defence) • July 2026: Specialist Skills stream • January 2026: applicants who were in Australia when they applied • October 2025: applicants outside Australia (not combined with another application) • October 2025: all other applicants outside Australia
Key dates • Processing order: Ministerial Direction 121, in force from 19 September 2026 • Queue shown by Home Affairs on: 2 November 2026
Where to check These months change often. Home Affairs says they may move while applications are reprioritised. Check the official visa page linked below. This is general information, not migration advice.
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- 3 Nov 2026, 8:06 am (Perth)
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