Australia has set 20,350 nomination places for states and territories in the 2025–2026 migration year, outlining how many skilled migrants each jurisdiction can nominate under key skilled visa subclasses.
The Department of Home Affairs confirmed 12,850 allocations for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa and 7,500 for the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa, guiding how many candidates states and territories may endorse for permanent or provisional regional migration.
State and Territory Allocations for 2025–2026
Subclass 190 (Total: 12,850)
- ACT: 800
- NSW: 2,100
- NT: 850
- QLD: 1,850
- SA: 1,350
- TAS: 1,200
- VIC: 2,700
- WA: 2,000
Subclass 491 (Total: 7,500)
- ACT: 800
- NSW: 1,500
- NT: 800
- QLD: 750
- SA: 900
- TAS: 650
- VIC: 700
- WA: 1,400
The Department said the distribution reflects national assessments of workforce shortages, demographic needs, on-hand applications and migration program settings. States and territories will use their allocations to nominate skilled workers whose occupations match their economic priorities. Officials also reminded applicants that each jurisdiction sets its own nomination criteria.
More information on nomination requirements is available at:
Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided is intended as a general guide and should not be relied upon as legal or migration advice. As migration laws and regulations can change, we recommend consulting an Australian Lawyer or Registered Migration Agent for advice tailored to your circumstances.
