South Australia
South Australia has released the results of its February 2026 General Skilled Migration invitation round under the 2025–26 Skilled and Business Migration program. Skilled and Business Migration continues to invite clients across the four streams of the program.
In February 2026, the state issued a total of 364 nomination invitations, including:
- 227 invitations for the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa
- 137 invitations for the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa
These invitations were distributed across a range of ANZSCO sub-major groups, reflecting current workforce demand across occupations, including health professionals, design and engineering professionals, ICT professionals, and more.
Total invitations issued in the 2025–26 program year (to date):
- 837 for Subclass 190
- 458 for Subclass 491
- 1,295 total invitations issued so far this program year.
South Australia will continue to issue monthly invitation rounds, with the next round scheduled for early March 2026.
Find more information on the South Australian government website.
ACT – Canberra Matrix Invitation Round Update
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has released the results of the Canberra Matrix invitation round held on 29 January 2026, under the 2025–26 skilled migration program. The Canberra Matrix is a points-based ranking system used by the ACT Government to select eligible candidates for state nomination for the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visas.
During this round, invitations were issued across a range of nomination pathways:
Matrix nominations – Canberra residents:
- Small Business Owners:
- 190 nominations: 17 invitations
- 491 nominations: 16 invitations
- 457/482 visa holders:
- 190 nominations: 49 invitations
- 491 nominations: 20 invitations
- Critical Skill Occupations:
- 190 nominations: 123 invitations
- 491 nominations: 140 invitations
- Doctorate Streamlined Pathway:
- 190 nominations: 26 invitations
- 491 nominations: 1 invitation
Matrix nominations – Overseas applicants (Critical Skill Occupations):
- 190 nominations: 31 invitations
- 491 nominations: 60 invitations
The invitation process considers Matrix score ranking, occupation demand, and monthly allocation, with higher-ranked Matrix submissions receiving invitations. Invitations are not guaranteed solely by score and will not be issued if the applicant already has an active nomination application or has previously received ACT nomination. Submissions in critical sectors may be prioritised.
As of this round, the 2025–26 nominal allocation for ACT nomination places remains:
- 800 places for Subclass 190
- 800 places for Subclass 491
Click here: Canberra Matrix – Invitation Round
Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government has released its latest nomination invitation and allocation information as part of the 2025–26 skilled migration program.
In the update published on 5 February 2026, Migration Tasmania invited a number of Registrations of Interest (ROIs) to apply for state nomination in the most recent draw:
- 35 ROIs invited for Subclass 190
- 26 ROIs invited for Subclass 491
The update also shows that Tasmania currently has available places remaining under the 2025–26 nomination allocation:
- 698 places still available for Subclass 190 nomination
- 486 places still available for Subclass 491 nomination
This weekly update helps applicants understand current invitation activity and allocation status. Click here: Tasmania – Processing Times and Invitations Issued