Skilled nomination
States and territories
Each state and territory runs its own nomination program for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visas. Choose one to see its program, occupation list, rounds and regional areas in one place.
Australian Capital Territory
190: Canberra Matrix invitation rounds; 2026-27 allocation not yet confirmed. 491: Canberra Matrix invitation rounds; 2026-27 allocation not yet confirmed.
Open →NSWNew South Wales
190: Nominating; invitation rounds through the year with no published dates. 491: NSW Regional Skills List update pending (NSW says details will follow).
Open →NTNorthern Territory
190: Closed: no new nomination applications (enough received for 2026-27). 491: By exception only: onshore NT Graduate or NT Resident applicants with a visa deadline before 30 September 2027.
Open →QLDQueensland
190: Open: new 2026-27 registration of interest required. 491: Open: new 2026-27 registration of interest required (including small business owners pathway).
Open →SASouth Australia
190: Priority industries; see the official page for 2026-27 opening. 491: Non-priority industries or occupations not eligible for 190.
Open →TASTasmania
190: Open: registrations of interest through the Migration Tasmania Gateway (reopened 17 August 2026). 491: Open onshore; no invitations in the overseas (offshore) 491 pathway this program year.
Open →VICVictoria
190: Open: registrations of interest accepted; 900 places for 2026-27. 491: Not currently accepting registrations of interest; places not finalised.
Open →WAWestern Australia
190: Nominating (monthly invitation rounds published). 491: Nominating (monthly invitation rounds published).
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