State nomination 2026-27: which states nominate which occupations, and how many places
Every figure below is read from the state's own migration page. Checked 3 October 2026 AEST.
National status board, eight jurisdictions
Sourced from each state's own migration page. Always confirm directly before acting.
read from the official page, 2026-10-01
Information about the 2026-27 program will be published when available.
Priority sectors: construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and broader regional skills shortages.
No 2026-27 program notice published on the official news page. Newest program…
No 2026-27 program notice published on the official news page. Newest program…
Weekly invitation rounds continue; latest round 01/10/2026. Source page last updated 1…
The allocation for the 2026-27 financial year has not yet been announced.…
The NT nomination application opens on 21 August 2026 to new applications…
| Jurisdiction | Status | What that means | Official page | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSWNew South Wales | CLOSED | read from the official page, 2026-10-01 | Official page | 1 October 2026 AEST |
| VICVictoria | AWAITING UPDATE | Information about the 2026-27 program will be published when available. | Official page | 3 October 2026 AEST |
| QLDQueensland | CLOSED | Priority sectors: construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and broader regional skills shortages. | Official page | 24 September 2026 AEST |
| WAWestern Australia | AWAITING UPDATE | No 2026-27 program notice published on the official news page. Newest program… | Official page | 3 October 2026 AEST |
| SASouth Australia | AWAITING UPDATE | No 2026-27 program notice published on the official news page. Newest program… | Official page | 3 October 2026 AEST |
| TASTasmania | OPEN | Weekly invitation rounds continue; latest round 01/10/2026. Source page last updated 1… | Official page | 3 October 2026 AEST |
| ACTAustralian Capital Territory | AWAITING UPDATE | The allocation for the 2026-27 financial year has not yet been announced.… | Official page | 3 October 2026 AEST |
| NTNorthern Territory | OPEN | The NT nomination application opens on 21 August 2026 to new applications… | Official page | 3 October 2026 AEST |
State nomination allocations, 2025-26 programme year
Subclass 190 is permanent and state nominated. Subclass 491 is a five year regional visa. Places shown are the total each state was given, not the number still available. Ranked by total places.
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2026-27 published, 190: 1,250 · 491: 800
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| State | 190 | 491 | Total | 2026-27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSWNew South Wales | 2,100 | 1,500 | 3,600 | Not published yet | |
| VICVictoria | 2,700 | 700 | 3,400 | Not published yet | |
| WAWestern Australia | 2,000 | 1,400 | 3,400 | Not published yet | |
| QLDQueensland | 1,850 | 750 | 2,600 | Not published yet | |
| SASouth Australia | 1,350 | 900 | 2,250 | Not published yet | |
| TASTasmania | 1,200 | 650 | 1,850 | 190: 1,250 · 491: 800 | |
| NTNorthern Territory | 850 | 800 | 1,650 | Not published yet | |
| ACTAustralian Capital Territory | 800 | 800 | 1,600 | Not published yet | |
| National total | 12,850 | 7,500 | 20,350 |
Source: State and territory government migration program pagesPeriod: 2025-26 programme year2026-27 figures for Tasmania only, other states not yet published.
View per-state source details
Each allocation figure is taken from the relevant state or territory's official migration program page. The 2025-26 national totals were published by the Department of Home Affairs on 18 November 2025. Tasmania's 2026-27 figures are from the Tasmanian Government skilled migration page. Full source links are in Sources and method below.
State nomination allocations, 2026-27 programme year
| State | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|
| NSWNew South Wales | not yet published | not yet published |
| VICVictoria | not yet published | not yet published |
| QLDQueensland | not yet published | not yet published |
| WAWestern Australia | not yet published | not yet published |
| SASouth Australia | not yet published | not yet published |
| TASTasmania | 1,250 | 800 |
| ACTAustralian Capital Territory | not yet published | not yet published |
| NTNorthern Territory | 850 | 1,000 |
| National total, incomplete: 6 states not yet published | 2,100 | 1,800 |
State nomination allocations, 2024-25 programme year
| State | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|
| NSWNew South Wales | 3,000 | 2,000 |
| VICVictoria | 3,000 | 2,000 |
| QLDQueensland | 600 | 600 |
| WAWestern Australia | 3,000 | 2,000 |
| SASouth Australia | 3,000 | 800 |
| TASTasmania | 2,100 | 760 |
| ACTAustralian Capital Territory | 1,000 | 800 |
| NTNorthern Territory | 800 | 800 |
| National total | 16,500 | 9,760 |
State nomination allocations, 2023-24 programme year
| State | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|
| NSWNew South Wales | 2,650 | 1,500 |
| VICVictoria | 2,700 | 600 |
| QLDQueensland | 900 | 650 |
| WAWestern Australia | 1,500 | 850 |
| SASouth Australia | 1,100 | 1,200 |
| TASTasmania | 600 | 600 |
| ACTAustralian Capital Territory | 600 | 600 |
| NTNorthern Territory | 250 | 400 |
| National total | 10,300 | 6,400 |
State and territory governments
Allocation split between subclass 190 and subclass 491, 2025-26
Subclass 190 is a permanent visa. Subclass 491 is a five year regional provisional visa. The split shows which of the two each government allocated its nominations to.
- New South WalesNSW190: 2,100 · 491: 1,500
- VictoriaVIC190: 2,700 · 491: 700
- Western AustraliaWA190: 2,000 · 491: 1,400
All eight jurisdictions, with the 190/491 split and year-on-year change, in Pro.
Get Pro: A$29 a month until 2 January 2027, then A$99 a monthSubclass 190Subclass 491Bar length is the total, relative to the largest allocation shown.
An invitation is not a place: 2025–26
Only jurisdictions that publish both an allocation and an invitations issued figure appear here.
An invitation is an invitation to apply for state nomination, not a nomination, and not a visa grant. The gap between invitations issued and the allocation ceiling is normal and expected — some invitees decline, withdraw, or do not proceed to a grant. It does not mean a state overspent or mismanaged its program.
Is your occupation on a state's list?
Pro shows every state's published occupation list, the 190/491 split for all eight jurisdictions and the change year on year. A$29 a month until 2 January 2027, then A$99 a month, cancel any time. All five processing queues are in Pro too.
Read the numbers right
- : the ceiling a state may nominate in the year.
- : the state asked someone to apply.
- : the state's support, not a visa.
- Grant: Home Affairs' decision.
Questions about state nomination
Source: State and territory government migration program pagesPeriod: 2025–26 program yearUpdated: 20 August 2026
Information on this page is general in nature and sourced from publicly available state and territory government migration program pages. It does not constitute migration advice and must not be relied upon as an eligibility determination. State nomination programs change frequently, confirm current figures and requirements directly with each state's official migration authority.
For advice specific to your circumstances, consult a Registered Migration Agent (MARN) or an Australian immigration lawyer.