State nominations, July to August 2026: Tasmania 206 for the 190, Western Australia 120 for the 491
From 1 July to 31 August 2026 Tasmania (206) and the Northern Territory (91) nominated the most Subclass 190 EOIs, while Victoria and South Australia nominated none. For the state-nominated 491 the largest counts were Western Australia (120) and Tasmania (55).
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What changed
Home Affairs’ SkillSelect page now shows how many EOIs state and territory governments nominated from 1 July 2026 to 31 August 2026. Tasmania and the Northern Territory nominated far more Subclass 190 EOIs than any other jurisdiction, and Western Australia and Tasmania led for the state-nominated 491.
Nominations by jurisdiction, 1 July to 31 August 2026
| State or territory | Subclass 190 | State-nominated 491 |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | fewer than 5 | fewer than 5 |
| New South Wales | 11 | 0 |
| Northern Territory | 91 | 25 |
| Queensland | 6 | fewer than 5 |
| South Australia | 0 | 0 |
| Tasmania | 206 | 55 |
| Victoria | 0 | 0 |
| Western Australia | 17 | 120 |
Who it affects
Candidates with a SkillSelect EOI who want a state or territory nomination for the Skilled Nominated (190) or the state-nominated Skilled Work Regional (491) visa.
How nominations work
- A state or territory nomination in SkillSelect triggers an invitation to be issued. It is not affected by the department’s invitation rounds.
- Each jurisdiction assesses applicants against its own criteria, so nomination requirements vary by state.
- Tasmania’s nomination service fee for 2026-27 is AUD 387 (AUD 425.70 with GST), and submitting a Registration of Interest remains free.
- Victoria charges AUD 60 for a Registration of Interest and AUD 180 for each 190 or 491 nomination application in 2026-27 (AUD 66 and 198 with 10% GST for applicants in Australia). The nomination fee is payable only after an invitation.
What to check
- The counts cover only 1 July to 31 August 2026. Check the Home Affairs SkillSelect page for later figures.
- Each state or territory’s own page for whether it is open, which streams and occupations it accepts, and its fees.
- For your own case, ask a registered migration agent (MARA) or an Australian legal practitioner.
Sources
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For advice on your own case, ask a registered migration agent (MARA) or an Australian legal practitioner. Rules change, so always check the official source.