Nomination allocations are the number of new primary applicants each state or territory can nominate in a program year. These allocations are given for the states to nominate the 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa or 491 – Skilled Work Regional Visa.
For the year 2024-25, all states EXCEPT Queensland had an increased of allocations comparing to the previous financial year. Northern Territory, Tasmania and Western Australia had an increase of more than 50% for their allocations. This is followed by Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and South Australia which had an increase of more than 30% from the previous year allocations. New South Wales has 5000 nomination places which is an increase of 17% in allocations.
Comparing to last financial year, there are more nomination places up for grabs and you stand a higher chance to get an Invitation to Apply from these states depending on your job occupation.
