Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 10 December 2025
The ACT has a fixed number of nomination places available each month (pro-rata against the annual allocation). The highest ranked Matrix in each occupation were invited to apply for ACT nomination. The cut‑off for selection depended on the remaining monthly allocation, the date and time of Matrix submission, occupation cap and demand. The greater the demand for an occupation, the higher the rank of the Matrix score invited.
The minimum ranking score is an indication only and not a guarantee that an invitation was issued. Invitations will not be issued if you have an active application in the system; or if you have previously received ACT nomination.
Canberra Matrix submissions in occupations in critical sectors may be prioritised.
Requests for ranking information Invitations are not guaranteed. We will not respond to requests for information on ranking or the likelihood of receiving an invitation. Matrix will not be prioritised or issued invitations based on personal circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to, visa expiry dates or a change in circumstances including critical birthdays.
Matrix nominating Doctorate Streamlined Pathway - 190 nominations: 53 invitations - 491 nominations: 6 invitations
Canberra residents
Matrix nominating Small Business Owners - 190 nominations: 19 invitations - 190 minimum matrix score: 105 - 491 nominations: 28 invitations - 491 minimum matrix score: 95
Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders - 190 nominations: 52 invitations - 491 nominations: 19 invitations
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations - 190 nominations: 172 invitations - 491 nominations: 177 invitations
Overseas applicants
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations: - 190 nominations: 79 invitations - 491 nominations: 109 invitations
2025-2026 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places:
- Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 800 places
- Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 800 places
Application Count @24 November 2025
Total approvals: 427 approvals
- 190 Nominations: 207 approvals
- 491 Nominations: 220 approvals
Total refusals: 67 applications
- 190 Nominations: 29 refusals (14%)
- 491 Nominations: 38 refusals (17%)
Approvals by residency status since the last invitation round
- ACT Resident: 387 approvals (91%)
- Overseas Resident: 40 approvals (9%)
Remaining Allocation 2025-2026
Total allocation remaining: 1,173 nomination places - 190 Nominations: 593 - 491 Nominations: 580