The Division has launched the state and territory authorities nomination figures for subclass 190 and 491 visas for November 2025. For companies following expert migration, these month-to-month numbers assist illustrate present nomination volumes, and accompanying state updates reveal anticipated program adjustments.
The reported nominations for the interval of 31 October to 30 November 2025 are detailed under:
| State/Territory | Subclass 190 (Expert Nominated) | Subclass 491 (Expert Work Regional) |
| ACT | 122 | 140 |
| NSW | 311 | 156 |
| NT | 97 | 17 |
| QLD | 12 | 61 |
| SA | 9 | 19 |
| TAS | 123 | 6 |
| VIC | 195 | 115 |
| WA | 32 | 18 |
NSW’s program settings for 2025–26 are additionally clearer now. NSW has been allotted 2,100 locations for subclass 190 and 1,500 locations for subclass 491. Three invitation rounds have already been held this program yr, with month-to-month rounds coming back from January 2026. As of December 2025, round 25% of the annual allocation had been nominated, and NSW has confirmed solely occupations on the NSW Expertise Listing might be thought-about for invitation.
On the subclass 491 facet, Pathway 1 (Work in Regional NSW) and Pathway 3 (Regional NSW Graduate) are set to open on 19 January 2026, with purposes processed in date order and solely legitimate purposes getting into the processing queue. NSW has additionally flagged that any want for a Pathway 2 invitation spherical will rely upon demand underneath Pathways 1 and three, with April 2026 recognized because the earliest potential timing if one is required.
Within the ACT, the following Canberra Matrix invitation spherical is scheduled for 10 December 2025. Up to date steerage for Canberra residents consists of increased wage thresholds, and the 482 streamlined pathway has been eliminated. These adjustments apply to Canberra Matrix submissions lodged from 1 February 2026, creating a brief transition window for these making ready submissions now.
Western Australia held an invite spherical on 5 December 2025, issuing 1,058 subclass 190 nomination invites and 742 subclass 491 nomination invites.
Tasmania has made a number of minor changes to its program settings, whereas confirming that present Registrations of Curiosity will not be affected. Modifications embrace up to date factors settings for brand spanking new ROIs underneath the subclass 491 Tasmanian Expert Employment pathway, an expanded graduate program supply attribute for the Expert Graduate pathways, and clarified wording for the subclass 190 Established Resident pathway, referencing a private earnings determine of $76,515 and internet revenue after receiving that earnings.
For organisations supporting key hires, the takeaway from these updates is timing. Nomination volumes fluctuate by state, invitation rounds can restart after pauses, and a few settings now have clear efficient dates into early 2026. Bravo Migration can help with planning throughout nomination choices and visa technique for roles that want a dependable pathway.
