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Does a state nomination replace the visa assessment?

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Curated answer No. Nomination and the Department's visa assessment are separate steps. The official allocations page explains that Home Affairs processes nominated visa applications under program planning and processing priorities. Official reference (checked 2026-09-30): https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/state-and-territory-nomination-allocations (official reference, opens in a new tab) General information. No lawyer or registered migration agent reviewed this editorial answer.

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