Australia States Issue Thousands of Skilled Migration Nominations Australia 2024-2025
Australia’s state and territory governments have actively supported the country’s Skilled Migration Nominations Australia 2024-2025. They have issued thousands of nominations under key visa subclasses between July 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025, according to the latest government data.
This surge reflects the nation’s strategic efforts to address regional skill shortages, support economic growth, and attract global talent to areas beyond major metropolitan hubs.
Skilled Migration Nominations by State and Territory
The figures released outline the number of Expression of Interest (EOI) nominations granted under two main visa categories:
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
These nominations are essential for eligible skilled workers aiming to live and work permanently or temporarily in Australia.
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
This permanent visa is for skilled professionals nominated by an Australian state or territory based on their occupation, qualifications, and ability to contribute to the region’s workforce.
Here’s the breakdown of nominations:
| State/Territory | Nominations (Subclass 190) |
| Victoria (VIC) | 3,000 |
| New South Wales (NSW) | 2,930 |
| South Australia (SA) | 2,792 |
| Western Australia (WA) | 2,378 |
| Tasmania (TAS) | 1,973 |
| Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | 889 |
| Northern Territory (NT) | 792 |
| Queensland (QLD) | 582 |
Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
This is a provisional visa for skilled workers willing to live and work in regional Australia. It serves as a pathway to permanent residency.
| State/Territory | Nominations (Subclass 491) |
| Victoria (VIC) | 1,997 |
| Western Australia (WA) | 1,633 |
| New South Wales (NSW) | 1,174 |
| South Australia (SA) | 774 |
| Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | 750 |
| Tasmania (TAS) | 747 |
| Northern Territory (NT) | 596 |
| Queensland (QLD) | 576 |
Key Takeaways:
- Victoria and New South Wales remain the top states for skilled visa nominations under both categories.
- Western Australia and South Australia also showed strong participation in the program.
- The 491 visa pathway continues to gain popularity, especially in states seeking to boost population and workforce in regional areas.
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