Several states and territories have released updates on their skilled migration nomination programs, with key deadlines approaching ahead of the 2026-27 program year commencing 1 July 2026.
FNQ DAMA Reminder: Upcoming TSMIT and CSIT Changes
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce has reminded employers and migration professionals that the TSMIT and CSIT will be indexed on 1 July 2026. Those preparing labour agreement requests, variation requests or nomination applications with salaries close to the current thresholds (including those relying on the 90% concession under the FNQ DAMA) should note the following timing requirements:
- Endorsement requests must be submitted to the Cairns Chamber of Commerce by close of business on 15 June 2026 to rely on the current thresholds.
- The applicable threshold for endorsement requests is determined by the date the labour agreement request is lodged in ImmiAccount, or the date the Cairns Chamber sends the variation request to the Department.
- Any nomination lodged on or after 1 July 2026 will be assessed against the new indexed thresholds, regardless of when the endorsement was submitted.
Variation requests generally take longer to process than initial endorsement requests, as the Department must execute the varied agreement before nominations can be lodged. Also, an information session on the FNQ DAMA for employers and migration professionals will be held on 3 June 2026.
Tasmania: Final Invitation Round and ROI Closure
The Tasmanian Government has updated that Registrations of Interest (ROIs) across all pathways of the Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will close at 5pm on Wednesday 3 June 2026, following significant demand for nomination places. The final invitation round for the 2025–26 program year is set to take place on Thursday 4 June 2026.
Whilst new nomination applications may continue to be lodged and will be assessed by Migration Tasmania, prospective applicants should be aware that nomination places are now limited. It is therefore not guaranteed that all applicants will secure a nomination before the close of the current program year. Where an application is approved after all available nomination places have been allocated, the applicant will be nominated following Tasmania’s receipt of its 2026-27 program year allocation.
ROIs that do not receive an invitation prior to the conclusion of the 2025–26 program year will be retained in the Application Gateway for six months and considered for invitation upon commencement of the 2026-27 program.
Click here: Program Update – May 2026 – Update on ROI Closing Date
ACT – Skilled Migration Invitation Round
The ACT Government has released the results of its latest Canberra Matrix invitation round held on 6 May 2026, with invitations issued to the highest-ranked Matrix submissions in each occupation based on monthly allocation, submission timing, occupation cap and demand. The breakdown is as follows:
| Matrix nominating Pathways | Sc 190 | Sc 491 |
| Doctorate Streamlined Pathway | 22 | 8 |
| Canberra residents | ||
| Small Business Owners | 3 (minimum matrix score 105) | 14 (minimum matrix score 100) |
| 457/482 visa holders | 1 | 0 |
| Critical Skill Occupations | 130 | 87 |
| Overseas applicants | ||
| Critical Skill Occupations — | 38 | 33 |
The minimum ranking score is an indication only and not a guarantee that an invitation was issued. The government will not respond to requests for information on ranking or the likelihood of receiving an invitation. Matrix will not be prioritised or issued invitations based on personal circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to, visa expiry dates or a change in circumstances including critical birthdays.
Click here: Canberra Matrix – Invitation Round
South Australia Invitations – May 2026
The South Australian Government issued nomination invitations on 21 May 2026, comprising 161 invitations for sc190 and 77 invitations for sc491. The total number of nomination invitations issued for the 2025-26 program year to date now stands at 1,767 for Subclass 190 and 1,086 for Subclass 491.
This is the final scheduled invitation round for the current program year. Additional activity may occur to optimise use of remaining nomination places. For more information click here
