State & Territory Migration Programs — Australia
ATME · Talent Migration & Education | Updated May 2026
Why This Page?
Australia’s states and territories each run their own nomination programs, occupation lists, and settlement incentives. This page is the entry point to each jurisdiction’s migration pathway.
State & Territory Pages
- New South Wales (NSW) — Skilled nomination, onshore opportunities, NSW invitation rounds
- Victoria (VIC) — Skilled nomination, graduate pathways, health/tech focus
- Queensland (QLD) — Regional pathways, priority occupations
- South Australia (SA) — Broad occupation coverage, graduate-friendly, regional incentives
- Western Australia (WA) — Mining, engineering, health, regional attraction
- Tasmania (TAS) — Highly accessible for graduates and regional applicants
- Australian Capital Territory (ACT) — Canberra Matrix system, local residence/work focus
- Northern Territory (NT) — Strong regional incentives, occupation shortages, MINT program
Featured Programs
Northern Territory — MINT Program
The Northern Territory’s Migration Innovation and Nomination-style pathways (often referred to as the NT’s MINT-style programs) are designed to attract and retain skilled migrants in the NT, especially for occupations with local shortages.
South Australia — Graduates & Regional Workers
South Australia offers broad nomination options and is often one of the most flexible states for onshore graduates and regional workers.
Tasmania — Accessible Pathways
Tasmania is known for being one of the most accessible options for applicants who study or live locally.
How ATME Can Help
- State matching — Identify the best state for your profile
- Occupation mapping — Check whether your occupation is on a state list
- Nomination strategy — Prepare EOI and nomination applications
- Pathway planning — 189 vs 190 vs 491 vs employer-sponsored options
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Updated May 2026 by Talent Migration & Education Pty Ltd.
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