Each state and territory runs its own skilled nomination program for the subclass 190 and 491 visas, with its own occupation list and published requirements. Captured from the official program pages 12 July 2026 — always check the state's own site for the current position.
NSW Skilled Migration Program
2025–26 allocation: 3,600 places
Victorian Skilled Visa Nomination Program
2025–26 allocation: 3,400 places (2,700 subclass 190; 700 subclass 491)
Migration Queensland Skilled Program
2025–26 allocation: 2,600 places (1,850 subclass 190; 750 subclass 491)
WA State Nominated Migration Program
2025–26 allocation: 3,400 places
South Australia Skilled & Business Migration
2025–26 allocation: 2,250 places (1,350 subclass 190; 900 subclass 491)
Migration Tasmania Skilled Migration Program
2025–26 allocation: 1,850 places (1,200 subclass 190; 650 subclass 491)
ACT Nominated Migration Program (Canberra Matrix)
2025–26 allocation: 1,600 places (800 subclass 190; 800 subclass 491)
MigrationNT Skilled Nomination
2025–26 allocation: 1,650 places (850 subclass 190; 800 subclass 491)
Looking for the official occupation-list references linked to a visa? Search the occupation lists or see skills assessing authorities.
Important notice: General information only — not immigration assistance or legal advice. For advice about your circumstances, contact a verified practitioner.
Structured from official state and territory government program pages. No practitioner or lawyer reviewed this page.