State and Territory Skilled Migration Allocation Update for 2025–26
18 November 2025 Update
Full allocations for the financial year have been released. The allocations are considerable smaller compared to last year, which means competition will get even tougher for state nominated visas.
State | Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa | Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa |
|---|---|---|
ACT | 800 | 800 |
NSW | 2,100 | 1,500 |
NT | 850 | 800 |
QLD | 1,850 | 750 |
SA | 1,350 | 900 |
TAS | 1,200 | 650 |
VIC | 2,700 | 700 |
WA | 2,000 | 1,400 |
Sub Total | 12,850 | 7,500 |
Total | 20,350 | |
07 November 2025 Update
The 2025–26 skilled migration program year has officially begun, with several Australian states and territories confirming their allocations for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visas. These allocations set the number of nominations each jurisdiction can issue to skilled migrants who meet their specific eligibility and occupation requirements.
Below is an overview of the confirmed allocations for New South Wales (NSW), the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), and Tasmania.
NSW Skilled Migration Allocation 2025–26
The NSW Government has confirmed that it has received its skilled migration allocation for the 2025–26 program year.
Total allocation: 3,600 places, divided as follows:
2,100 places for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa
1,500 places for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa
With strong demand for nomination in NSW, prospective applicants are encouraged to ensure their Expression of Interest (EOI) and skills assessments are current and competitive.
ACT Skilled Migration Allocation 2025–26
The ACT Government has also confirmed its skilled migration allocation for the 2025–26 program year.
Total allocation: 1,600 places, divided equally between:
800 places for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa
800 places for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa
The ACT Government is currently scheduling its next invitation round, and details will be published on the ACT Government website once finalised. Applicants are encouraged to monitor updates closely to stay informed about invitation trends and cut-off scores.
Tasmania Skilled Migration Allocation 2025–26
The Tasmanian Government has confirmed its final skilled migration allocation for the 2025–26 program year.
Total allocation: 1,850 places, divided as follows:
1,200 places for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa
650 places for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa
Migration Tasmania has commenced weekly nomination invitation rounds. Weekly updates will be published on the Migration Tasmania website, including information on:
The number of Registrations of Interest (ROIs) invited
The lowest scores invited
Nomination places available
The number of ROIs on hand
These regular updates will help applicants better understand Tasmania’s nomination activity and gauge their prospects throughout the program year.
What These Updates Mean for Skilled Migrants
With allocations now confirmed for NSW, ACT, and Tasmania, skilled migration opportunities for 2025–26 are well underway. Each jurisdiction maintains its own nomination criteria, occupation lists, and invitation policies, so staying informed and well-prepared is essential.
If you’re considering applying for a 190 or 491 visa, now is the time to ensure your skills assessment, EOI, and state nomination documents are ready.
Need professional guidance?
At Via Migration, we can assist with every step of the state nomination and visa application process, helping you maximise your chances of success.
Contact Via Migration today to book a consultation and get started on your Australian skilled migration journey.
