ACT Critical Skills List
Last updated: 12 January 2022 | Source from: ACT
Last Updated on July 30, 2025 by Ozlinks Education
The Skilled Nominated Migration program targets international graduated and oversea workers who are highly skilled or have an outstanding talent, and who will quickly contribute to the Australia economy and want to settle in Australia and use their proven skills to develop business activity in Australia. Below are the lists of skilled nominated ANZSCO occupations that determined by each States and Territories and that can be nominated by Australian States and Territories.
- ACT – Australian Capital Territory Skilled Nominated Migration (GSM)
- NT – Northern Territory Skilled Nominated Migration (GSM)
- NSW – New South Wales Skilled Nominated Migration (GSM)
- SA – South Australia Skilled Nominated Migration (GSM)
- VIC – Victoria Skilled Nominated Migration (GSM)
- QLD – Queensland Skilled Nominated Migration (GSM)
- TAS – Tasmania Skilled Nominated Migration (GSM)
- WA – Western Australia Skilled Nominated Migration (GSM)
State Nominated Occupation Lists
NSW State Nominated Occupation List
Last updated: 21 December 2021 | Source from: NSW
English Language Concessions
If the nominee is applying for a TSS visa, the average International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score required is 5.0 with no component being less than 4.0 (or the equivalent grading of one of the other English tests). If professional registration for the nominated occupation requires a higher level, then this is the overriding requirement.
If the nominee is applying for an ENS visa, the average IELTS score required is 5.0, with no component being less than 4.5 (or the equivalent grading of one of the other English tests). If professional registration for the nominated occupation requires a higher level, then this is the overriding requirement. Full details visit
Exemptions
Visa applicants whom holding the following passport do not need to undertake an English test.
Applicant is a passport holder from:
- Canada
- New Zealand
- the Republic of Ireland
- the United Kingdom
- the United States of America
Information is cited from Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and rdaorana
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)
The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) is currently AUD53,900. Both the AMSR for the nominated occupation and the guaranteed annual earnings you will pay to the worker must be at least as much as the current TSMIT. The TSMIT does not include non-monetary benefits such as accommodation or a car.
There are four types of TSMIT concessions available for employers under the Orana NSW DAMA, for full Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) visit Orana
Northern Territory Nominated Occupation List
Last updated: 09 December 2019 | Source from: NT
English Language Concessions
English language concessions in the table below are applicable to the occupations on the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA) list.
| IELTS band | Standard | TSS concession | ENS concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Medium term stream – 5.0 Short term stream – 5.0 |
5.0 | 5.0 |
| Speaking | Medium term stream – 5.0 Short term stream – 4.5 |
4.0 | 4.5 |
| Listening | Medium term stream – 5.0 Short term stream – 4.5 |
4.0 | 4.5 |
| Reading | Medium term stream – 5.0 Short term stream – 4.5 |
No minimum | 4.5 |
| Writing | Medium term stream – 5.0 Short term stream – 4.5 |
No minimum | 4.5 |
Exemptions
Visa applicant holding the following passport do not need to undertake an English test.
Applicant is a passport holder from:
- Canada
- New Zealand
- the Republic of Ireland
- the United Kingdom
- the United States of America
Information is cited from Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and NT
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)
The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) is currently AUD53,900. Both the AMSR for the nominated occupation and the guaranteed annual earnings you will pay to the worker must be at least as much as the current TSMIT. The TSMIT does not include non-monetary benefits such as accommodation or a car.
There are four types of TSMIT concessions available for employers under the NT DAMA, for full Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) visit industry.nt.gov.au
Queensland Nominated Occupation List
Currently Not Available
South Australia Nominated Occupation List
Currently Not Available
Victoria Nominated Occupation List
Currently Not Available
Tasmanian Skilled Occupations List (TSOL)
Version: August 2021 | Source from: TAS
WA State Nominated Occupation List