190 & 491
State nominations
Which states and territories are nominating, which occupations they list, and how many EOIs are waiting.
Quick answer
Which states are open for 190 and 491 nomination?
As checked on 17 September 2026, Tasmania and Northern Territory are accepting new 190/491 applications or registrations. The others are closed, waiting for their new program year, or haven't updated their websites yet. Each state sets its own rules.
Data as at
- NSWClosedNew South WalesNSW has closed 190 and 491 nomination applications for the current program year because all places are allocated. Settings for the next program year are under review.242 listed occupations
- VICCheck official siteVictoriaVictoria's official program page still refers to the 2025-26 program. Victoria does not publish its own occupation list; check Live in Melbourne for updates.No state list
- QLDClosedQueenslandQueensland's Registrations of Interest for the 2025-26 program are closed. The lists below are the most recent official lists.201 listed occupations
- WACheck official siteWestern AustraliaWestern Australia's official page still shows the 2025-26 occupation list and has not announced the new program yet.383 listed occupations
- SANot open yetSouth AustraliaSouth Australia is not accepting skilled Registrations of Interest yet. It will resume when the 2026-27 program commences.No list published
- TASOpenTasmaniaTasmania's 2026-27 program opened on 17 August 2026. Every occupation on the federal 190/491 lists is eligible for at least one Tasmanian pathway; the lists below are Tasmania's priority occupations.234 listed occupations
- ACTNot open yetAustralian Capital TerritoryThe ACT is waiting for its 2026-27 nomination allocation before scheduling Canberra Matrix invitation rounds. The occupation list below is the current official list.279 listed occupations
- NTOpenNorthern TerritoryThe Northern Territory's 2026-27 nomination applications opened on 21 August 2026 for onshore and selected offshore streams. People living in the NT can nominate any federally eligible occupation; the list below applies to offshore priority-occupation applicants.139 listed occupations
“Check official site” means the state's website hasn't clearly confirmed its current program. Statuses and lists come from each state's official migration website and are checked regularly. General information only, not migration advice.