Australian Capital Territory Skilled Visa Nomination
Distinctive Canberra Matrix points-based selection system that scores candidates on residency, employment, English, and qualifications.
At a glance
- Program name
- Canberra Matrix
- Currently open
- Yes
- Capital city
- Canberra
- Official program page
- https://www.act.gov.au/migration
Recent updates
See all updates →- watchState nomination programs reset for 2026-27 financial year
Australian state and territory skilled-migration nomination programs have reset for the 2026-27 financial year (effective 1 July 2026). States are publishing updated occupation lists, revised points thresholds, and new stream allocations. Programs including NSW Global Talent, VIC DAMA, QLD Skilled, WA WASMOL Schedule 1 and 2, SA International Student, TAS Skilled Employment, ACT Critical Skills, and NT regional programs have all transitioned to their 2026-27 parameters. Many programs paused briefly around 30 June - check the current open/closed status on each state program page before lodging an Expression of Interest.
- watchState nomination programs approaching 2026-27 reset
All Australian state and territory skilled-migration programs are now approaching the end of the 2025-26 financial year (30 June 2026). Programs may pause, exhaust their allocation, or temporarily close in the lead-up to the reset. The 2026-27 program parameters — new occupation lists, updated points cutoffs, and stream allocations — are typically published by each state government between July and September. Always verify the current open/closed status on the official state program website before submitting an Expression of Interest or invitation request.
- watchState and territory nomination programs run on annual cycles
All Australian state and territory skilled-migration nomination programs (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT) operate on the financial-year cycle (1 July - 30 June). Programs typically pause and reset between cycles while new occupation lists, points cutoffs, and stream allocations are published. Each state's program may also pause mid-year if its allocation is exhausted. Always verify the program is currently OPEN on the official state government program page before lodging an Expression of Interest or invitation request. State pages on this site link to the official program pages.
Program notes
Distinctive Canberra Matrix points-based selection system that scores candidates on residency, employment, English, and qualifications.
Eligible occupations
ANZSCO occupations currently flagged for ACT nomination in our latest dataset.
Occupation list updates frequently — check https://www.act.gov.au/migration for the current list.
Ready to apply for ACT nomination?
Start an Expression of Interest on the official Australian Capital Territory government program page.
Visit the ACTprogram page →Scan to ask about Australian Capital Territory nomination eligibility, current points cutoffs, and likely processing timing — no agent affiliation.