The Australian Government has announced the state and territory nomination allocations for the 2024–25 program year. These quotas apply to the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of allocations for each Australian state and territory:
State and Territory Nomination Allocations – 2024–25
Australia’s Migration Program allows individual states and territories to nominate skilled candidates for certain visa types. These include:
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) – A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory. This visa grants the holder permanent residency and the right to live and work anywhere in Australia.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) – A temporary visa for skilled workers nominated by a state/territory or sponsored by eligible family members in regional areas. It allows living and working in regional Australia for up to five years and provides a pathway to permanent residency.
Each state and territory has unique selection criteria, which means eligibility may vary depending on the jurisdiction.
ACT Nomination Allocations for 2024–25
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) uses the state/territory nominated stream of the migration program to address local skill shortages. For the 2024–25 financial year, the Australian Government has allocated 1,800 nomination places to the ACT, divided as follows:
1,000 places for Subclass 190 (Permanent) – For applicants planning to settle in the ACT permanently.
800 places for Subclass 491 (Provisional) – For applicants aiming to live and work in the ACT on a temporary basis before transitioning to permanent residency.
These allocations help support the ACT’s workforce and economic development needs.
