Tasmania State Nomination: Gold & Green, Explained
Tasmania State Nomination: Gold & Green, Explained
How Tasmania’s state nomination rounds work: the 15 October round, what Gold and Green invitations mean, and why selection scores aren’t SkillSelect points.
State programs run on their own track — Tasmania’s 15 October round is the live example: 77 invitations, selection scores of 319 and 88, and a rhythm set by the state, not the federal points test.
If you’re exploring state nomination for a skilled visa, the state programs have a rhythm all of their own. Take this week: Migration Tasmania published the results of its 15 October 2026 invitation round — 45 subclass 190 invitations (12 Gold, 33 Green) and 32 subclass 491 invitations, with lowest invited scores of 319 (190) and 88 (491). If those numbers look different to the federal points test, that’s because they are: they’re Tasmania’s own selection scores, not SkillSelect points. Here’s how state nomination rounds actually work, using Tasmania’s system as the live example.
State programs run on their own track
SkillSelect’s federal invitation rounds cover the subclass 189 and the family-sponsored 491. State-nominated visas — the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the state-nominated Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) — are managed separately: state and territory agencies decide who they nominate, in line with their own priorities, and a state nomination triggers an invitation in SkillSelect.
That’s why each state publishes its own rounds, criteria and timetables — and why federal round dates don’t govern state outcomes.
| Point | State nomination | Federal rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Who decides | Each state or territory, on its own priorities | Home Affairs, via SkillSelect rounds |
| The scores | The state's own selection scores (e.g. 319, 88) | Your points total in the points test |
| The rhythm | State-set rounds and timetables | Published national invitation rounds |
How a state round works (Tasmania’s example)
Tasmania runs a weekly invitation rhythm built on Registrations of Interest (ROIs). Applicants register interest; the state invites candidates across its Gold and Green invitation streams.
This week’s round: 77 invitations in total (45 × 190, 32 × 491), lowest invited scores of 319 and 88 — again, Tasmanian selection scores, not federal points — with 878 (190) and 612 (491) ROIs still on hand after the round.
Two practical details from the official page: the weekly invitation day moves to Friday 23 October next week because of Hobart Show Day — and being invited to apply for nomination is not a visa grant: it’s one step in a sequence, followed by the nomination application and then the visa application.
Lowest invited scores: 319 (190) and 88 (491) — the state's own selection scores, not SkillSelect points.
What it means if you’re considering state nomination
Watch each state’s own channels — not just the federal news. Priorities, categories and scores differ by state and change between program years, and an invitation (or ROI) is a step in a process, not the visa itself.
One more layer to keep in mind: for the federal rounds that do run through SkillSelect, the published mechanics stay the same — the highest-ranked EOI by points score is invited before a lower-ranked one, subject to occupation ceilings and each round’s size and mix — and not everyone who submits an EOI receives an invitation.
Register interest
An ROI sits with the state — invitations come from its own selection.
Invitation to apply
A step in the sequence — not a visa grant.
Nomination application
The state assesses and decides; a nomination triggers a SkillSelect invitation.
Visa application
Lodge the 190 or 491 application after the SkillSelect invitation.
Common questions, answered
What is state nomination, and how is it different from the federal rounds?
State-nominated visas — the subclass 190 and the state-nominated 491 — are managed by state and territory agencies, which decide who they nominate in line with their own priorities. The federal SkillSelect rounds (subclass 189 and the family-sponsored 491) run separately, on their own schedule.
Are Tasmania’s selection scores the same as the points test?
No. The lowest invited scores published in Tasmania’s rounds (here, 319 and 88) are the state’s own selection scores for its Gold and Green streams — they are not your SkillSelect points total.
Does an invitation to apply for nomination mean I have a visa?
No. Being invited to apply for nomination is a step in the sequence — followed by the nomination application, a SkillSelect invitation, and then the visa application itself.
Do federal invitation-round dates apply to state programs?
No. State programs publish their own rounds, criteria and timetables — Tasmania, for example, runs a weekly rhythm (moving to Friday 23 October next week for Hobart Show Day). Always check the state’s own channels.
Last reviewed: 17 October 2026. We re-check state program details and official sources as they change.
Map your options against each state’s current rules
Priorities and criteria differ by state and change between program years — a discovery call can help you weigh state nomination against the federal rounds before you commit.
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