Less than a month after announcing that 34 occupations had been opened on its skills list to reflect a growing demand in the communications, construction, finance, hospitality and nursing sectors, the ACT has confirmed today the closure of its nomination prgram to overseas applicants.
Over the last 2 years, the ACT skilled migration program has given priority to Canberra residents working in skilled occupations or their immediate family living overseas who can demonstrate good employment prospects in the Territory and the program will remain open for ACT residents.
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18/05/2026
The Department of Home Affairs has released the nominations approved by Australia's state and territory governments for April 2026.
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12/05/2026
The Australian government has left the 2026/2027 permanent migration program planning level at 185,000 places comprising of 70% for skilled workers and 30% for family applicants.
23/11/2025
I would like to thank you for your assistance during this process. You have been professional and attended all queries raised.
We would both like to thank you sincerely for everything you have done to make our move to Australia a reality. You have both been fantastic every step of the way and would not hesitate for a second to recommend you to our friends who wish to emigrate.