Tasmania Skilled Migration Update 29 October 2026 brings important news for skilled professionals seeking state nomination under the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visa pathways.
Migration Tasmania issued 90 invitations on 29 October 2026, announced the latest invitation scores, and confirmed a significant adjustment to how nomination applications are assessed.
The update also reveals remaining nomination places, pending applications, and new considerations for candidates claiming priority attributes in their Registration of Interest (ROI).
What Are Invitation Results in the Tasmania Skilled Migration Update 29 October 2026?
According to the Tasmania Skilled Migration Update 29 October 2026, a total of 90 candidates received invitations to apply for state nomination in the latest round. The invitations were distributed across two skilled migration visa categories.
Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa
Migration Tasmania issued 64 invitations under Subclass 190. Of these:
- 15 were Gold invitations.
- 49 were Green invitations.
- The lowest invited score was 316 points.
The Subclass 190 visa is a permanent skilled migration pathway for eligible applicants nominated by an Australian state or territory.
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
Migration Tasmania issued 26 invitations under Subclass 491. Of these:
- 1 was a Gold invitation.
- 25 were further invitations.
- The lowest invited score was 75 points.
The Subclass 491 visa provides eligible skilled workers with a provisional regional migration pathway, potentially leading to permanent residency if the relevant requirements are met.
How Many Tasmania Nomination Places Are Still Available?
The Tasmania Skilled Migration Update 29 October 2026 confirms that nomination places remain available under both skilled visa subclasses. As of 29 October 2026:
- Subclass 190: 873 nomination places available.
- Subclass 491: 654 nomination places available.
This represents 1,527 available nomination places across the two categories.
However, the availability of nomination places does not guarantee an invitation or approval. Candidates must still satisfy the relevant eligibility, priority, and assessment requirements.
How Many ROIs Are Currently Awaiting Invitations?
Migration Tasmania also published the number of ROIs remaining in Submitted status after the latest invitation round.
| Application Status | Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 |
| Submitted ROIs on hand | 823 | 630 |
| Nomination places available | 873 | 654 |
| Lodged applications awaiting decision | 93 | 88 |
| Invitations issued, applications not lodged | 100 | 65 |
A total of 1,453 ROIs remain on hand across both subclasses.
What Has Changed in Tasmania’s Nomination Assessment Rules?
One of the most important developments in the Tasmania Skilled Migration Update 29 October 2026 is a revised rolling-average assessment period.
Previously, Migration Tasmania used a three-month rolling average to help assess invitation scores. Under the updated approach, the authority now uses a six-week rolling average.
The latest six-week average invitation scores are:
- Subclass 190: 326 points.
- Subclass 491: 78 points.
This change is particularly relevant when Migration Tasmania reviews an invited candidate’s claimed priority attributes.
How Does the Six-Week Rolling Average Work?
When a candidate receives an invitation, Migration Tasmania examines the priority attributes claimed in the ROI. If the information submitted in both the ROI and nomination application is accurate and verified, the nomination can be approved.
However, if one or more claimed priority attributes cannot be verified, the applicant’s revised score becomes important.
According to the updated policy:
Scenario 1: Revised score remains above the latest invitation threshold
The nomination application may still be approved if the revised score exceeds the lowest score invited in the most recent round.
Scenario 2: Revised score falls below both relevant benchmarks
The application will be declined if the revised score falls below both:
- The lowest invited score in the most recent invitation round.
- The six-week rolling average invitation score.
This makes the accuracy of claimed priority attributes especially important for candidates applying under Tasmania’s skilled nomination pathways.
What Are the Latest Tasmania Nomination Processing Times?
The Tasmania Skilled Migration Update 29 October 2026 also provides information about applications awaiting allocation to a case officer.
As of 29 October 2026, the oldest nomination application lodged but not yet allocated to a case officer was dated 29 September 2026.
Additionally:
- 93 Subclass 190 nomination applications had been lodged but not decided.
- 88 Subclass 491 nomination applications had been lodged but not decided.
- 100 Subclass 190 invitations had been issued without subsequent application lodgement.
- 65 Subclass 491 invitations had been issued without subsequent application lodgement.
These figures indicate the status of Tasmania’s nomination processing pipeline.
However, the oldest unallocated application date is not a guaranteed processing timeframe. Actual processing may vary depending on individual circumstances and application requirements.
How Can Skilled Migrants Prepare for Tasmania Nomination?
The Tasmania Skilled Migration Update 29 October 2026 highlights the importance of accurate documentation and careful application preparation. Candidates considering Tasmania state nomination should focus on the following steps.
1. Review Your Eligibility
Confirm that you satisfy the relevant requirements for the Subclass 190 or Subclass 491 nomination pathway.
2. Verify Your Priority Attributes
Ensure that every priority attribute claimed in your ROI is accurate and supported by appropriate evidence.
3. Understand Your ROI Score
Review how your claimed attributes contribute to your Tasmania priority score.
4. Prepare Supporting Documents
Keep employment, qualifications, residence, and other relevant evidence ready, depending on the attributes and pathway claimed.
5. Monitor Official Updates
Applicants should regularly review announcements published by Migration Tasmania.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tasmania Skilled Migration
1. How many invitations did Tasmania issue on 29 October 2026?
Migration Tasmania issued 90 invitations in total: 64 for Subclass 190 and 26 for Subclass 491.
2. What was the lowest invited score for Tasmania Subclass 190?
The lowest ROI invitation score for Subclass 190 was 316 points in the 29 October 2026 invitation round. This is Tasmania’s priority scoring system, not the federal visa points test.
3. What is the new six-week rolling average for Tasmania nomination?
Migration Tasmania now uses a six-week rolling average instead of a three-month average when assessing relevant nomination scores. The published averages were 326 points for Subclass 190 and 78 points for Subclass 491.
4. Can a Tasmania nomination application be refused after receiving an invitation?
Yes. Receiving an invitation does not guarantee nomination approval. Applications may be declined if claimed priority attributes cannot be verified and the applicable score conditions for refusal are met. Deliberately inflated priority claims and failure to satisfy a claimed Gold priority attribute can also result in refusal.
Stay Informed About Tasmania Skilled Migration
The Tasmania Skilled Migration Update 29 October 2026 confirms 90 new invitations, 1,527 remaining nomination places, and a revised six-week rolling average assessment approach.
For candidates seeking Australian skilled migration through Tasmania, these developments reinforce the importance of understanding nomination priorities, preparing accurate documentation, and monitoring official invitation outcomes.
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Official Source: Migration Tasmania – Processing Times and Invitations Issued
Disclaimer: This article provides general information based on Migration Tasmania’s published update of 29 October 2026. It does not constitute individual migration or legal advice. Nomination and visa outcomes depend on the applicable requirements and individual circumstances.