Australia’s State and Territory Nomination Allocations for 2024-2025
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Below is an overview of the Australian 2024-25 state and territory visa nomination allocations for:
- Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491)
The nomination allocations are the number of new primary applicants each state or territory can nominate that year. They do not reflect the total number of visa applicants in these categories or limit the number of visas that can be granted in these categories.
Note that each state and territory will assess eligible applicant using criteria unique to their jurisdiction.
You can find the 2024 - 2025 program year nomination allocations for each state on the Department's website.
State/Territory | 2024-25 Allocations | More information |
|---|---|---|
Northern Territory | 1600 skilled visa nomination places:
| The applications for nomination are now available through the online portal. Offshore nomination applications are temporarily suspended. They are planned to be re-opened by 12 August 2024. Review the NT Government website for further information and updates. |
South Australia | 3800 skilled visa nomination places:
| For further info and updates, check the South Australian Government's website. |
Western Australia | 5,000 skilled visa nomination places:
| The Western Australian state nominated migration program is now open and the Western Australian government will continue to waive the $200 application fee. Review the Western Australian Government's website for further information and updates. |
Queensland | 1,200 skilled visa nomination places
| Review the Queensland Government's website for further information and updates. |
New South Wales | 5,000 skilled visa nomination places
| Review the NSW Government website for the application process and further updates. |
Victoria | 5,000 skilled visa nomination places:
| Eligibility requirements, program dates, and further information on the 2024-25 program will be published on the Live in Melbourne website when available. |
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | 1,800 skilled visa nomination places:
| The next invitation round will be held before 31 August 2024. Find out more by visiting the ACT Government website. |
Tasmania | 2,860 skilled visa nomination places:
| Tasmania’s Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will reopen to new Registrations of Interest in the coming weeks. Members are advised to review the Tasmanian Government's website for further information and updates. |
Far North Queensland DAMA | The Cairns Chamber of Commerce have advised that they are still awaiting a Deed of Variation which will provide further TSMIT concessions and additional occupations. | Cell |
| State/Territory | 2024-25 Allocations | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Territory | 1600 nomination places:
|
The applications for nomination are now available through the online portal. Offshore nomination applications are temporarily suspended. They are planned to be re-opened by 12 August 2024. Review the NT Government website for further information and updates. |
| South Australia | 3800 skilled visa nomination places:
|
For further info and updates, check the South Australian Government's website. |
| Western Australia | 5,000 skilled visa nomination places:
|
The Western Australian state nominated migration program is now open and the Western Australian government will continue to waive the $200 application fee. Review the Western Australian Government's website for further information and updates. |
| Queensland | 1,200 skilled visa nomination places
|
Review the Queensland Government's website for further information and updates. |
| New South Wales | 5,000 skilled visa nomination places
|
Review the NSW Government website for the application process and further updates. |
| Victoria | 5,000 skilled visa nomination places:
|
Eligibility requirements, program dates, and further information on the 2024-25 program will be published on the Live in Melbourne website when available. |
| Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | 1,800 skilled visa nomination places::
|
The next invitation round will be held before 31 August 2024. Find out more by visiting the ACT Government website. |
| Tasmania | 2,860 skilled visa nomination places:
|
Tasmania’s Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will reopen to new Registrations of Interest in the coming weeks. Members are advised to review the Tasmanian Government's website for further information and updates. |
| Far North Queensland DAMA | The Cairns Chamber of Commerce have advised that they are still awaiting a Deed of Variation which will provide further TSMIT concessions and additional occupations. |
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