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State Nomination
State and territory nomination guides for points-tested skilled visas, covering eligibility, occupation lists and processing times per jurisdiction.
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Eastern Seaboard (NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT)4
ACT State Nomination 2026: Canberra Matrix
The Australian Capital Territory operates one of the most unique state nomination systems in Australia — the Canberra Matrix. Unlike other states that use ROI...
NSW State Nomination 2026
New South Wales is Australia's most populous state and the economic engine of the country, making NSW state nomination one of the most sought-after — and most...
Queensland State Nomination 2026
Queensland offers one of Australia's most accessible state nomination programs, with a strong focus on regional settlement, emerging industries, and healthcare...
Victoria State Nomination 2026
Victoria — home to Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital — operates one of the most competitive state nomination programs in the country. The Victorian...
Southern (SA, TAS)2
South Australia State Nomination 2026
South Australia has earned a reputation as one of the most accessible state nomination pathways in Australia. With a broad occupation list, multiple...
Tasmania State Nomination 2026
Tasmania has historically been one of Australia's most accessible state nomination pathways, attracting a significant number of skilled migrants relative to...
Western & Northern (WA, NT)2
Northern Territory State Nomination 2026
The Northern Territory is Australia's least populated jurisdiction, and that population challenge drives one of the most welcoming state nomination programs in...
Western Australia State Nomination 2026
Western Australia offers a state nomination program shaped by its unique economy — driven by mining, resources, agriculture, and an increasingly diversified...
All State Nomination9
ACT State Nomination 2026: Canberra Matrix
The Australian Capital Territory operates one of the most unique state nomination systems in Australia — the Canberra Matrix. Unlike other states that use ROI...
Easiest State Nomination in Australia 2026
Choosing which state to target for nomination is one of the most strategic decisions in the Australian skilled migration process. Each state has different...
Northern Territory State Nomination 2026
The Northern Territory is Australia's least populated jurisdiction, and that population challenge drives one of the most welcoming state nomination programs in...
NSW State Nomination 2026
New South Wales is Australia's most populous state and the economic engine of the country, making NSW state nomination one of the most sought-after — and most...
Queensland State Nomination 2026
Queensland offers one of Australia's most accessible state nomination programs, with a strong focus on regional settlement, emerging industries, and healthcare...
South Australia State Nomination 2026
South Australia has earned a reputation as one of the most accessible state nomination pathways in Australia. With a broad occupation list, multiple...
Tasmania State Nomination 2026
Tasmania has historically been one of Australia's most accessible state nomination pathways, attracting a significant number of skilled migrants relative to...
Victoria State Nomination 2026
Victoria — home to Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital — operates one of the most competitive state nomination programs in the country. The Victorian...
Western Australia State Nomination 2026
Western Australia offers a state nomination program shaped by its unique economy — driven by mining, resources, agriculture, and an increasingly diversified...
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