Anzscosearch Australia Migration

27/07/2026

Tasmania has received 2,050 nomination places for the 2026–27 program year.

1,250 places for subclass 190
800 places for subclass 491

The Skilled Migration State Nomination Program is expected to reopen in the coming weeks, with further details to be announced soon.

https://www.migration.tas.gov.au/news/2024-25_program_open_to_rois

30/06/2026

Australian visa fees have increased from 1 July 2026.

23/06/2026

📢 Latest SkillSelect Invitation Round – 4 June 2026

The Department has published the results of the latest SkillSelect invitation round for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189).

🚀 10,000 invitations were issued for the subclass 189 visa.

Trades were strongly represented in this round, with several occupations invited at 65 points, including:

• 334112 Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
• 331212 Carpenter
• 331211 Carpenter and Joiner
• 341111 Electrician (General)
• 341112 Electrician (Special Class)
• 334114 Gasfitter
• 334111 Plumber (General)
• 333411 Wall and Floor Tiler

ℹ️ The next invitation round for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) is expected to be held by 30 September 2026.

👉🏻👉🏻 Explore the full invitation round data, occupation points and backlog analysis on anzscosearch.com

23/06/2026

16/05/2026

🚨 Australia’s 2026–27 Migration Program planning levels have now been released.

The overall program remains at 185,000 places, but there are important shifts within key skilled visa categories:

▪️189 Skilled Independent increased
▪️Employer Sponsored increased
▪️491 Regional State/Territory allocations reduced

Full details:

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/migration-program-planning-levels

12/05/2026

Australia's 2026–27 Budget includes several migration-related updates, with a focus on skilled migration, onshore applicants, skills assessment reform, and changes to the Working Holiday Maker program.

https://budget.gov.au/

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