News for skilled visa applicants – The Department of Home Affairs has released the latest figures on nominations made by State and Territory governments for subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas this calendar year to date. Let’s dive into the numbers:

February Nomination Figures:

Here’s a breakdown of the nominations made between January 31, 2024, and February 29, 2024:

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190):

ACT: 2 nominations

NSW: 662 nominations

NT: 4 nominations

QLD: 54 nominations

SA: 0 nominations

TAS: 50 nominations

VIC: 299 nominations

WA: 92 nominations

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491) State and Territory Nominated:

ACT: 1 nomination

NSW: 95 nominations

NT: 4 nominations

QLD: 47 nominations

SA: 117 nominations

TAS: 52 nominations

VIC: 75 nominations

WA: 57 nominations

The figures provided are subject to change. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.

We are shortly coming to the end of our financial year (20 June 2024). From there, these figures within each state will ‘re-set’ and we’ll know more about new figures allocated in the second of half of 2024 for the 2024/25 financial year.

Total Nominations Since July 2023:

For a comprehensive overview, visit the Department’s website to access information on the total number of nominations made by State and Territory governments from July 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024. Stay tuned for more updates on state nominations and let us help you navigate your pathway to Australian residency. Reach out to our expert migration team for tailored guidance on your visa application journey at: [email protected]