[23/07/2024]

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Visa Allocation by State (2023-2025) State Visa Subclass 2023-24 2024-25 Percentage Change ACT 190 600 1000 66.67% ACT 491 600 800 33.33% NSW 190 2650 3000 13.21% NSW 491 1500 2000 33.33% VIC 190 2700 3000 11.11% VIC 491 600 2000 233.33% QLD 190 900 600 -33.33% QLD 491 650 600 -7.69% NT 190 250 800 220.00% NT 491 400 800 100.00% SA 190 1100 3000 172.73% SA 491 1200 800 -33.33% TAS 190 600 2100 250.00% TAS 491 600 760 26.67% WA 190 1500 3000 100.00% WA 491 850 2000 135.29% Australia 190 and 491 Visa Allocation Increases for 2024-25! Great news for aspiring immigrants! Most Australian states are set to see a significant increase in visa allocation for the 190 and 491 visa subclasses in the upcoming 2024-25 program year. This is according to data released by [relevant authority]. Key Highlights: **ACT**: Increased allocation for both 190 & 491 visas. 190 jumps from 600 to 1,000, 491 from 600 to 800. **NSW**: Allocation increase for both subclasses. 190 goes up from 2,650 to 3,000, and 491 rises from 1,500 to 2,000. **VIC**: Similar trend, with 190 allocation increasing from 2,700 to 3,000 and 491 jumping from 600 to 2,000. **SA**: SA shows a remarkable increase, with 190 visas nearly tripling from 1,100 to 3,000. However, their 491 allocation remains steady at 800 places. **TAS**: TAS is another big winner, with 190 allocation more than tripling from 600 to 2,100. Their 491 allocation also sees a decent rise from 600 to 760 places. **WA**: WA joins the trend with an increase for both subclasses. 190 visas go from 1,500 to 3,000, while 491 visas rise from 850 to 2,000 places. Exceptions: **QLD**: The only state with a decrease in allocation. 190 allocation drops from 900 to 600, and 491 visas also see a decline from 650 to 600 places. **NT**: NT shows a mixed picture. While their 190 visa allocation sees a substantial increase from 250 to 800 places, the 491 visa allocation remains the same at 400 places. Overall, this signals a positive shift in Australia's immigration policy, aiming to attract more skilled workers across various states.