State Sponsorship Criteria Matrix
Each state and territory sets its own invitation rules, occupation priorities, and onshore/offshore pathways for skilled nomination. Use this hub to compare program status at a glance, then open a full guide for New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the ACT, or the Northern Territory.
NSW
New South Wales
NSW nomination for subclass 190 and 491 is invitation-only and highly competitive, with priority for health, education, and infrastructure occupations.
VIC
Victoria
Victoria requires a Registration of Interest before nomination and prioritises target-sector workers for subclass 190 and regional 491 pathways.
QLD
Queensland
Queensland nomination focuses on workers already in QLD, graduates, and regional small business owners for subclass 190 and 491.
WA
Western Australia
Western Australia runs open general and graduate streams for 190 and 491 with monthly invitations and no state application fee.
SA
South Australia
South Australia uses a Registration of Interest system and strongly favours SA graduates and workers already living in the state.
TAS
Tasmania
Tasmania uses Registration of Interest for 190 and 491, with priority for residents already living and working in the state.
ACT
Australian Capital Territory
The ACT uses the Canberra Matrix alongside SkillSelect for subclass 190 and 491 nomination, rewarding strong Canberra ties.
NT
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory offers comparatively accessible 190 and 491 nomination with no state fee and strong demand for local workers.