Urban and Regional Planner categories in Group A. To obtain a positive skills assessment form VETASSESS, applicants wishing to be assessed as a Urban and Regional Planner must have a qualification minimum at the level of an Australian qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree.
While the program is open to all applicants who meet the minimum published requirements, the Department of Home Affairs has directed that all nominations must be justifiable in relation to their likely contribution to Australia�s economic recovery, and follow two priorities:
Sponsorship options for Urban and Regional Planner |
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New South Wales (NSW) (Sydney) State Visa Sponsorship |
NSW | | New South Wales 190 Visa Available to Onshore candidates; The selection process is extremely competitive. To meet NSW requirements the applicant will need to - have genuinely resided in NSW for a minimum period of three months or
- currently employed in NSW.
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Victoria State Nomination (VIC) (Melbourne) |
VIC | | Victoria 190 Visa
- Any occupation on the Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation lists is eligible to submit a Registration of Interest;
- Applicants are no longer required to be using STEMM skills and working in a target sector.
- There are no employment or work requirements for Victorian nomination for a subclass 190 visa. If you made annual earnings claims in your Registration of Interest, if selected you will be required to provide evidence of your annual earnings in the nomination application.
- If the applicant is living in Australia, they must be currently living in Victoria at the time of nomination to be eligible for Victorian Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa nomination.
- Offshore applicants are also eligible to apply for Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa nomination.
| | VIC | | Victoria 491 Visa
- Any occupation on the Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation lists is eligible to submit a Registration of Interest;
- If the applicant is onshore, they must be living and working in regional Victoria in skilled employment at the time of nomination. If the applicant is offshore, this requirement does not apply,
- Health occupations will initially be prioritised; However the Victoria Government encourages applicants in all other occupations to submit a Registration of Interest as they may be considered.
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VIC | | Victoria Graduates 190 Visa | | VIC | | Victoria Graduates 491 Visa |
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Queensland (QLD) State Visa Sponsorship (Brisbane) |
QLD | | Queensland 190 Visa - For Skilled workers living offshore | | QLD | | Queensland 491 Visa - For Skilled workers living offshoreApplicants must - have a points-test result of 65 or higher for the 491;
- have Proficient English or higher (except where otherwise specified)
- have a minimum of 3-years of post-study work experience (except where otherwise specified)
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QLD | | For applicants currently working in Queensland:
- have a points-test result of 80 or higher
- Evidence of full-time post-qualification employment in Queensland in the nominated occupation for the previous 6 months at time of lodging the Expression of Interest (minimum 35 hours per week); and
- Have an offer of ongoing employment with a Queensland employer that is registered in Queensland for a further 12 months.
- have Proficient English (eg IELTS 7 in all bands) (except for Trades occupations, which require Competent English).
- work for one or more employers, work at two part-time jobs, or work in your own business as an owner operator are acceptable.
| | QLD | | For applicants currently working in Regional Queensland:
- Eligible Postcodes: 4019�4022, 4025, 4037, 4074, 4076�4078, 4124�4125, 4133, 4183�4184, 4207�4275, 4280�4287, 4300�4301, 4303�4498, 4500�4512, 4514�4519, 4521, 4550�4575, 4580�4895
- have a points-test result of 65 or higher (inclusive of state nomination points);
- Evidence of full-time post-qualification employment in regional Queensland in the nominated occupation for the previous 3 months at time of lodging the Expression of Interest (minimum 35 hours per week); and
- Have an offer of ongoing employment in regional Queensland with a Queensland employer that is registered in Queensland for a further 12 months.
- have Proficient English (eg IELTS 7 in all bands) (except for Trades occupations, which require Competent English).
- work for one or more employers, work at two part-time jobs, or work in your own business as an owner operator are acceptable.
Eligible Postcodes: 4207 to 4275, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4551, 4553 to 4562, 4564 to 4569 and 4571 to 4575,4124 to 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4552, 4563, 4570 and 4580 to 4895 (Anywhere except the greater Brisbane area; including Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Pacific Pines, Carrara, Nerang and Gladstone) |
QLD | | This pathway is for high performing graduates, who have graduated from a Queensland university in a PhD or Doctorate or Master�s DegreeMaster Graduates must have a Master�s Degree and skills assessment in a STEM field (Natural and physical sciences, Information technology and Engineering and related technologies)No job required for PhD and Doctorate Graduates; Master graduates need to provide evidence of employment with a Queensland employer registered in Australia in their nominated STEM occupation (or a closely related STEM occupation); The emplyment must be full-time (35 hours per week minimum)Currently only onshore applicants in Queensland are considered.Applicants must have a point test result of 80 or higher (inclusive of state nomination)Graduates must meet the minimum English language requirement of PROFICIENTPhD holders must have had a decision on thesisApplicants must have graduated in the last two yearsApplicants must have completed 100% of the degree at a Queensland-based institution | | QLD | | This pathway is for high performing graduates, who have graduated from a Queensland university in a Bachelor�s Degree, Master�s Degree or PhD DegreeMaster and Bachelor Graduates must be living onshore in regional QueenslandNo job required for PhD and Doctorate Graduates; Bachelor/Master graduates need to provide evidence of employment with a Queensland employer registered in Australia in their nominated occupation (or a closely related occupation); The emplyment must be full-time (35 hours per week minimum) in regional QueenslandCurrently only onshore applicants in Queensland are considered.Applicants must have a point test result of 65 or higher (inclusive of state nomination)PhD holders must have had a decision on thesisApplicants must have graduated in the last two yearsApplicants must have completed 100% of the degree at a Queensland-based institutionBachelor holders must have a grade point average of 5.5 (or equivalent) or higher |
QLD | | | | QLD | | Queensland 491 Visa Small Business Owner Pathway Applicants must be currently living and operating a small business in a QLD regional area and have a positive skills assessment in their nominated occupation. Applicants under this stream must have full-time work rights and not be currently studying. BSMQ criteria requires the applicant to:
have an occupation on the Legislative Instrument (LIN 19/051);
- operate the business successfully for at least 6 months prior to EOI or 2 years for start-ups;
- be on a visa that allows full-time work and operation of the business (minimum of 35 hours per week);
- have purchased an existing business in regional Queensland;
This is not available for home-based businesses. Franchise businesses must have been operating for at least 2 years prior to purchase in the current location.
- Purchased a business for a minimum of $100,000, OR have been operating a profitable start-up for a minimum of 2 years with a turnover of $200,000 in the year directly prior to application.
- have 100% ownership of the business � partnerships or joint ventures are not eligible;
- have been trading in the business for 6 months before application;
- employ 1 employee who is an Australian resident, working a minimum of 20 hours per week;
An Australian resident in this situation is an Australian permanent resident, Australian citizen, or a New Zealand citizen on a Special Category visa (subclass 444).
- Eligible Postcodes: 4124�4125, 4133, 4183�4184, 4207�4275, 4280�4287, 4306�4498, 4507, 4517�4519, 4550�4575, 4580�4895.
Additinal Requirments for Businesses purchased after 1 April 2021
- Any pre-existing business purchased after 1 April 2021 must have been in operation for 2 years, instead of the usual 1 year.
- It must also have been purchased for a minimum purchase price of $100,000, rather than total investment in the business.
- Commission agents or leasing agents of franchises (such as petrol stations), and home-based businesses (such as courier and cleaning businesses) will not be considered.
Criteria Clarification for 2022�23
- No vendor financing
- No share transfer (must have a contract of business sale)
- Cannot purchase business from family member
- Cannot relocate or sell a business before receiving approval from MQ
- Cannot purchase a business previously owned by a 491-SBO applicant
- Commission agents or leasing agents of franchises (such as petrol stations), and home-based businesses (including
- those with virtual offices) will not be considered
- Applicants must operate their business for at least 3 years in a regional area (and may be subject to monitoring) after the grant of the visa.
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Nomination by South Australia State Government (SA) (Adelaide) |
SA | | South Australia 190 Visa Applicant's Location: South Australia
- Minimum English Requirment: South Australian Graduates
- Minimum EOI Points: 65
- Visa Subclass: 190/491
- Skill-Level: Skill level 1
- See nomination requirements published on the South Australian Graduates page
South Australian Graduate Permanent subclass 190 visa You have been working in your nominated occupation, or a related occupation, for the last 6 months in Greater Adelaide, or 6 months in regional South Australia Provisional subclass 491 visa You have been working in your nominated occupation, or a related occupation, for the last 3 months in Greater Adelaide, or 3 months in regional South Australia You must have completed a Bachelor qualification in SA that meets the South Australian study requirements
Applicant's Location: South Australia | | SA | | South Australia 491 Visa Applicant's Location: South Australia
- Minimum English Requirment: South Australian Graduates
- Minimum EOI Points: 65
- Visa Subclass: 190/491
- Skill-Level: Skill level 1
- See nomination requirements published on the South Australian Graduates page
South Australian Graduate Permanent subclass 190 visa You have been working in your nominated occupation, or a related occupation, for the last 6 months in Greater Adelaide, or 6 months in regional South Australia Provisional subclass 491 visa You have been working in your nominated occupation, or a related occupation, for the last 3 months in Greater Adelaide, or 3 months in regional South Australia You must have completed a Bachelor qualification in SA that meets the South Australian study requirements
Applicant's Location: South Australia |
SA | | Applicant's Location: South Australia
- Minimum English Requirment: Long-Term Residents
- Minimum EOI Points: 65
- Visa Subclass: 190/491
- Skill-Level: Skill level 1
See nomination requirements published on the Long-Term Residents page
Applicant's Location: South Australia
- Minimum English Requirment: Outer Regional South Australia
- Minimum EOI Points: 65
- Visa Subclass: 190/491
- Skill-Level: Skill level 1
See nomination requirements published on the Outer Regional South Australia page
| | SA | | Applicant's Location: South Australia
- Minimum English Requirment: Long-Term Residents
- Minimum EOI Points: 65
- Visa Subclass: 190/491
- Skill-Level: Skill level 1
See nomination requirements published on the Long-Term Residents page
Applicant's Location: South Australia
- Minimum English Requirment: Outer Regional South Australia
- Minimum EOI Points: 65
- Visa Subclass: 190/491
- Skill-Level: Skill level 1
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Skilled Migration Western Australia State Nomination (WA) (Perth) |
WA | | Western Australia 190 Visa | | WA | | Western Australia 491 Visa |
WA | | Western Australia Graduates 190 Visa Avaliable to applicants who have completed the following qualifications or a combination of studies from accredited educational institutions in Western Australia for at least two years (full-time and face-to-face).- a university or higher education qualification (registered by TEQSA). This includes a PhD, Masters, Bachelor or higher degree (Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma); and/or- a vocational education and training (VET) qualification at a Certificate III level or above (registered by ASQA). This can include university/higher education; VET (Certicate III level); and/or English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS). - IELTS score of at least 7 in all bands or OET score of at least B in all bands or TOEFL-iBT (24 in all bands) or PTE Academic (65 in all bands) or Cambridge English Advanced (CEA) (185 in all skills) IELTS exemption: citizens of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and New Zealand.
- Have at least six months Australian work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation within the last five years, A professional year or work placement is considered work experience, if it is a paid position and undertaken post qualification.
or have a six month contract of employment in the nominated (or closely related) occupation in Western Australia (at least an average of 35 hours per week). | | WA | | Western Australia Graduates 491 Visa Avaliable to applicants who have completed the following qualifications or a combination of studies from accredited educational institutions in Western Australia for at least two years (full-time and face-to-face).- a university or higher education qualification (registered by TEQSA). This includes a PhD, Masters, Bachelor or higher degree (Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma); and/or- a vocational education and training (VET) qualification at a Certificate III level or above (registered by ASQA). This can include university/higher education; VET (Certicate III level); and/or English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS). - IELTS score of at least 7 in all bands or OET score of at least B in all bands or TOEFL-iBT (24 in all bands) or PTE Academic (65 in all bands) or Cambridge English Advanced (CEA) (185 in all skills) IELTS exemption: citizens of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and New Zealand.
- Have at least six months Australian work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation within the last five years, A professional year or work placement is considered work experience, if it is a paid position and undertaken post qualification.
or have a six month contract of employment in the nominated (or closely related) occupation in Western Australia (at least an average of 35 hours per week). |
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Northern Territory (NT) (Darwin) Government Visa Sponsorship |
NT | | Northern Territory 190 Visa_______________________________________ NT Invitation results from July to September 2019
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NT | | For applicants who have been residing and working in the NT for at least two consecutive years and are able to show that the employment is available for at least a further 12 months. Generally, the applicant need to work in their nominated occupation or an occupation that is related to the nominated occupation. | | NT | | For applicants who have been residing and working in the NT for at least 12 consecutive months and are able to show that the employment is available for at least a further 12 months.The 12 month period will reduce to 6 months if the applicant has started living in the NT prior to 1 July 2020. Generally, the applicant need to work in their nominated occupation or an occupation that is related to the nominated occupation. - An exception may be considered. |
NT | | For Graduates in the NTNT Graduates may apply for a 190 visa if they have lived in the NT for at least six months immediately after the date of completion of their last qualification, while holding a visa that allows full-time work (This additional requirement only applies to students who completed course requirements after semester one 2020);
Applicants are also requird to show genuine efforts to obtain employment from an NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related skilled occupation. | | NT | | For NT Graduates. Applicants are also requird to show genuine efforts to obtain employment from an NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related skilled occupation. |
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Australian Capital Territory (ACT) (Canberra) Visa Sponsorship |
ACT | | Canberra 190 Visa Canberra Matrix: Applicants should express an interest in applying for ACT 190 or 491 nomination by completing a score-based Canberra Matrix where they are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community. Canberra residents You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 190 nomination: - You must be living and working in Canberra for the six months immediately before the date of Matrix submission.
- You must meet one of the following two criteria:
- Your nominated occupation is on the ACT Critical Skills List; (Urban and Regional Planner has NOT been in ACT CRITICAL SKILLS LIST - 24 June 2022) OR
- You are the primary holder of a subclass 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer;OR
- You are the majority owner of a eligible registered business located in the ACT (ineligible businesses: Sub tenancy, ride-share, taxi, delivery, courier services or an on-sold business previously used to qualify for ACT nomination.)
- You must be working a minimum of 35 hours per week in each of the 26 weeks immediately before date of Matrix submission.
- You must be in paid employment. Internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not considered employment for this criterion.
- Your income must not be less than the relevant award or market salary rate.
- If you are self-employed on an ABN:
- Your total (taxable) income must be at least $1000 pw in each of the 26 weeks immediately before you submit the Matrix
- you must evidence at least 12 months ACT business activity on your ABN at date of Matrix submission.
- If you are including a spouse / partner and/or children in your application, and they are in Australia, they must have lived in Canberra for the six months immediately before the date of Matrix submission.
- Applicants must demonstrate at least a �Proficient� level of English as defined by Home Affairs (ie IELTS result with a minimum score of 7 (L, R, W, S) or or PTE Academic with a minimum score of 65 (L, R, W, S) unless the nominated occupation is Chef or has an ANZSCO skill level 3 to 5.
Overseas applicants | | ACT | | Canberra 491 Visa Canberra Matrix: Applicants should express an interest in applying for ACT 190 or 491 nomination by completing a score-based Canberra Matrix where they are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community. Canberra residents You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 491 nomination: - You must be living and working in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission and continue until the date of invitation.
- You must meet one of the following two criterion:
- Your nominated occupation is on the ACT Critical Skills List; (Urban and Regional Planner has NOT been in ACT CRITICAL SKILLS LIST - 24 June 2022)
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- You are the primary holder of a subclass 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer;
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- You are the majority owner of a eligible registered business located in the ACT (ineligible businesses: Sub tenancy, ride-share, taxi, delivery, courier services or an on-sold business previously used to qualify for ACT nomination.)
- You must be working a minimum 20 hours per week for 3 months. Your employment must be continuous; Paid leave (annual, personal or maternity) meets the continuous employment criteria; Unpaid leave only meets the continuous employment criteria if it is evidenced by a valid medical certificate (the certificate cannot be backdated).
- You must be in paid employment. Internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not considered employment for this criterion.
- You may also work for more than one ACT employer or be self-employed on an ABN.
If you are self-employed on an ABN: - Your total (taxable) income must be at least $520 pw in each of the 13 weeks immediately before you submit the Matrix.
- If you are including a spouse / partner and/or children in your application, and they are in Australia, they must have lived in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission.
- Applicants must demonstrate at least a �Proficient� level of English as defined by Home Affairs (ie IELTS result with a minimum score of 7 (L, R, W, S) or or PTE Academic with a minimum score of 65 (L, R, W, S) unless the nominated occupation is Chef or has an ANZSCO skill level 3 to 5.
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ACT | | ACT Streamlined PhD nomination 190 Visa Canberra residents- You are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you have:
- Lived in Canberra for at least 12 months at time of invitation.
- Completed a PhD at an ACT university.
Interstate resident- If you are living in another state or territory, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.
Overseas applicant- If you are living overseas, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.
| | ACT | | ACT Streamlined PhD nomination 491 Visa Canberra residents- You are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you have:
- Lived in Canberra for at least 12 months at time of invitation.
- Completed a PhD at an ACT university.
Interstate resident- If you are living in another state or territory, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.
Overseas applicant- If you are living overseas, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years. |
Tasmanian (TAS) (Hobart) Government Visa Sponsorship |
TAS | | Tasmania 190 Visa Tasmania�s nomination quota for the 2021�22 program year is:
- Subclass 190 � 1100 places
Nomination Criteria: Open for all nomination categories |
| TAS | | Tasmania 491 Visa Tasmania�s nomination quota for the 2021�22 program year is:
- Subclass 491 � 2200 places
Nomination Criteria: Open for all nomination categories- Nomination Category 1: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO); Applicants who are not currently in skilled employment must provide a career plan. Applicants who commenced their last course of study in Tasmania after 30 June 2021 may need to meet additional requirments: If the applicants held a Student visa (subclass 500) when they completed their last course of study in Tasmania, the study must be:
- a degree (bachelor, masters or any higher degree), or a diploma (standard, advanced, associate or graduate); or
- a qualification directly related to a Priority Industry Training and Workforce Development Area (current at the time you commenced study) at the minimum qualification level specified for that area.
If the applicant held a visa that was NOT a Student visa (subclass 500) at the time the applicant completed their last course of study in Tasmania, the study MUST be directly related to a Priority Industry Training and Workforce Development Area (current at the time you commenced study) at the minimum qualification level specified for that area. Employment is not a minimum requirement for this category of nomination. However, evidence of employment or business operation will be taken into consideration. - Nomination Category 2: (If employment commenced after 29 January 2021) The applicant must have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application in any fields for a minimum of 35 hours per week (20 hours per week when completing industry specific training for ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5 positions); The applicant does not need to be working in their nominated occupation. You and your dependents must currently be living in Tasmania; Your employer must have a well-established business that has been actively operating in Tasmania for the past 12 months.
Employment in positions classified at ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5 will not be eligible for the purposes of state nomination unless:
- the employment is ongoing, for at least 6 months beyond the application date
- the applicant has reasonable career development prospects in the industry
- it is located at least 50km from a population centre of more than 5000 people, in a position for which there is a genuine and demonstrated severe labour recruitment difficulty*, or
- it is associated with aged care and individual support (Unit Group 4233 Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers) (relevant qualifications of at least Certificate III required), or
- the position involves specialist qualifications or experience* that are not available in the local community, and
- evidence of prior related employment experience and/or qualifications are provided.
There are areas of non-skill shortage in Tasmania that are not supported for visa state nomination under the �Working in Tasmania� category. This includes employment relating to: - supermarkets
- service stations
- limited service restaurants** (cooks, chefs and caf� / restaurant managers)
- massage clinics
- taxi/uber driving
- sub-contracted cleaning, business maintenance or security work
- Nomination Category 3B: For Overseas Applicants:
- have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. A genuine need for the nominated position must be met.
- Nomination Category 4: The applicant must live outside of Tasmania and have an immediate family member (parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, or grandparent) permanently residing in Tasmania for a minimum of 12 months; Relationships by marriage, such as sister or brother in law, are not acceptable for this category.
- Nomination Category 5:
Available to small business owners who have established and operated a business (solely owned) in Tasmania for at least 6 months.
The applicant must demonstrate that the business is highly likely able to give you a personal income that would meet the minimum taxable income requirement set by Home Affairs for the subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa. Currently, that is AU$53,900 per year for at least 3 years in the next 5 years; Franchise and share-owned businesses are not acceptable under this category. Service stations, massage clinics and taxi/uber related businesses are not supported under this category. Processing Time: 4-6 weeksSponsorship Fee: $220 Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Hobart, Launceston, Devonpor, Burnie, Kingston, Ulverstone, Wynyard, George Town and Sorell) |
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Source: DHA, migration.tas.gov.au, business.nsw.gov.au, migration.qld.gov.au, migration.sa.gov.au, australiasnorthernterritory.com.au, liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au, migration.wa.gov.au,
17/02/2022: South Australia 190/491 Visa update: South Australia opens 385 occupations to applicants currently residing offshore from 16 February 2022.
27/10/2021: Migration Queensland is now open to onshore applicants - The program is closed to offshore applicants
01/08/2021: NSW 190 Visa update: The list of New South Wales State nominated occupations for the 2021/22 program year released.
14/07/2021: The list of South Australia's Skilled Occupations for 2021-22 Migration Program released.
05/07/2021: Western Australian skilled migration occupation list for subclass 190 and 491 visas released.
09/12/2019: NSW Stream 1 and 2 Regional Skilled Occupation Lists for subclass 491 visa have been released.
03/12/2019: South Australia has reopened the State Nominated Occupation List for 190 and 491 visas
25/11/2019: The Queensland State Nomination Skilled Program for subclass 190 and 491 visas is NOW OPEN!
21/11/2019: The Tasmanian Skilled Occupations List (TSOL) 2019 - 2020 for subclass 190 and 491 visa released
01/07/2019: Immigration South Australia has published the Lists of State Nominated Occupations for the 2019/20 program.
18/04/2019: Queensland re-opened the Working in Queensland, Masters and PhD Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists - ONSHORE Stream
05/07/2017: Canberra (ACT) Skilled Migration occupation list released July 2017.
04/07/2017: South Australia Skilled Migration occupation lists released July 2017.
01/02/2017: Western Australia Skilled Migration occupation list update February 2017
16/08/2016: Significant Changes to New South Wales (NSW) Skilled regional nominated migration List 489 visa
1/8/2015: NSW State Nominated Occupation List - Update: Urban and Regional Planner and Dentist are removed from the List.
1/7/2015: New SOL CSOL lists in July 2015 - Dentist, Dental Specialist and Urban and Regional Planner removed from the SOL list. Cabinetmaker and Panelbeater added to the list.
29/4/2015: Updated Northern Territory Skilled Occupation List - 25 New occupations added, 54 occupations removed from list