Northern Territory State Nomination

Northern Territory state nomination — frequently asked questions

How many 190 and 491 places does Northern Territory have in 2026-27?

Northern Territory's 2026-27 allocation has not been published yet (checked 27 October 2026). As at 31 August 2026 Northern Territory had already made 91 subclass 190 and 25 subclass 491 nominations for 2026-27. For reference, Northern Territory had 850 subclass 190 and 800 subclass 491 places in 2025-26, 100% used by 30 June 2026.

How did Northern Territory's nomination places change from 2024-25 to 2025-26?

Subclass 190 went from 800 to 850 (+6%) and subclass 491 from 800 to 800 (0%). Northern Territory used 100% of its 2025-26 places by 30 June 2026.

How many people are in the Northern Territory 190 and 491 queue?

As of September 2026, 21,423 EOIs naming Northern Territory were waiting for subclass 190 nomination (+11% on September 2025) and 32,265 for subclass 491. One EOI can name several states, so the queues overlap.

What is the most common points score in the Northern Territory 190 queue?

70 points: 4,993 of the 21,423 submitted EOIs (23%) as of September 2026. 2,016 EOIs (9%) claim 90 points or more.

Does Northern Territory nominate skilled occupations for the 190 and 491 visas?

Yes. Northern Territory runs its own subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and 491 (Skilled Work Regional) nomination program. This page lists Northern Territory's recent nomination rounds and, where published, its eligible-occupation list. Requirements change each program year — always confirm against Northern Territory's official skilled migration website.

What points do I need for Northern Territory state nomination?

There is no single fixed cut-off — Northern Territory selects from its pool against its own criteria, and the minimum points vary by occupation and round. See the recent rounds above for the minimum points invited in Northern Territory's latest 190 and 491 rounds.