Tasmania has become the first Australian state to officially unveil its state nomination allocation numbers for the newly commenced 2026–2027 migration program year. The announcement provides crucial clarity for thousands of skilled visa hopefuls eyeing regional pathways down under.
Inside the Numbers
For the 2026–2027 program, Migration Tasmania has been allocated a total of 2,050 nomination places by the federal government. The quota is split across two primary regional visa categories:
- Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): 1,250 places
- Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491): 800 places
With the allocation finalized, Migration Tasmania has confirmed it will officially reopen its portal for new Registrations of Interest (ROIs) in the coming days.
Waiting on the Rest of Australia
While Tasmania has taken the lead, other major jurisdictions—including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia—are yet to formally publish their breakdown of nomination spots.
Nationally, the Australian Government has locked in the overarching Permanent Migration Program planning ceiling at 185,000 places for the year. Migration experts anticipate that other states will follow Tasmania’s lead and announce their independent state-specific allocations within the next few weeks.
Prospective migrants are urged to ensure their federal SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles are fully updated. For those targeting Tasmania, reviewing the state’s updated critical employment pathways and minimum requirements will be essential to securing an invitation before the highly competitive quotas fill up.
