The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) published the results of its Canberra Matrix invitation round held on 12 October 2026. According to the ACT Government, the round issued 261 invitations, all for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190).
Invitation Results
| Applicant Group | Stream | Invitations |
| All applicants | Doctorate Streamlined Pathway | 54 |
| Canberra residents | Small Business Owners (minimum score 120) | 18 |
| Canberra residents | Critical Skill Occupations | 126 |
| Overseas applicants | Critical Skill Occupations | 63 |
| Total | 261 |
The ACT invited the highest-ranked Matrix in each occupation. The cut-off for selection depended on the remaining monthly allocation, the date and time of Matrix submission, the occupation cap and demand.
No Subclass 491 invitations were issued in this round.
Tentative future invitation rounds
The ACT has listed the following tentative dates for 2026–27:
- Week commencing 25 January 2027
- Week commencing 22 March 2027
- Week commencing 24 May 2027
These dates are subject to change. The ACT Government has also said that its nomination allocation for 2026–27 has not yet been confirmed.
Click here: Canberra Matrix – Invitation Round
