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Migration (Arrangements for Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa) Instrument 2026

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Current rules

The Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will open to new Registrations of Interest (ROIs) on 17 August 2026 for the 2026-27 programme year. Changes to priority attributes for selection will apply. Weekly invitations to apply for nomination will commence from Thursday, 20 August 2026. The programme has 2,050 nomination allocations: 1,250 for subclass 190 and 800 for subclass 491. The service fee to apply for nomination has increased to $387 ($425.70 including GST). The Subclass 491 Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles - Invitation Only Pathway will not issue invitations for the 2026-27 programme year, except for overseas health and teaching professionals with a Tasmanian job offer who may be eligible for subclass 190.

Overview

The Australian Department of Home Affairs introduced the Migration Legislation Amendment (Arrangements for Work and Holiday Visas—Luxembourg) Instrument 2026. This amendment modified the framework for Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) Visas as they pertain to Luxembourg. The instrument was effective for a brief period from 29 May to 3 June 2026, and is now no longer in force, implying a temporary or superseded change.

Who is affected by the latest change

Skilled migrants seeking state nomination from Tasmania for subclass 190 and 491 visas
Individuals submitting Registrations of Interest (ROIs) to Migration Tasmania
Applicants for Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination

What changed in the latest version

Before

Before these changes, some priority attributes for the Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program were complex. This was especially true for attributes about salary ranges or how long someone needed to work. The scoring system did not always properly show differences between candidates who worked for different lengths of time. The Gold Pass requirement sometimes encouraged short-term or unsure work instead of steady contributions. The service fee for nomination applications was less than the new rate.

After

The Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will start accepting new Registrations of Interest (ROIs) on 17 August 2026. This is for the 2026-27 programme year. Changes will apply to the priority attributes used for selection. Weekly invitations to apply for nomination will start on Thursday, 20 August 2026. The programme has 2,050 nomination allocations. This includes 1,250 for subclass 190 and 800 for subclass 491. The service fee to apply for nomination has increased to $387.00, or $425.70 including Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Subclass 491 Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles - Invitation Only Pathway will not issue invitations for the 2026-27 programme year. However, overseas health and teaching professionals who have a job offer in Tasmania might be able to get a subclass 190 visa.

These changes are important for skilled migrants who want to move to Tasmania. The new rules prioritise selection criteria. They favour applicants who show a stronger and longer commitment to the state. The increase in the nomination application fee means eligible candidates will pay higher costs at the start. The stopping of the Subclass 491 Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles - Invitation Only Pathway will greatly limit choices for overseas applicants. This applies to those without a job offer already in Tasmania. The only exceptions are health and teaching professionals. The new scoring and attribute wording aim to make the application process simpler. They also aim to align selections more closely with Tasmania's main migration goals. This makes it easier for candidates to understand how Migration Tasmania will assess their profile.

Explained simply

Tasmania is changing how it picks skilled people from other countries or states to live and work there. Starting 17 August 2026, if you want to apply, the rules for getting chosen are clearer, and working longer in Tasmania will get you more points. If you're from overseas and don't already have a job offer in Tasmania, it will be much harder to get a visa this year, unless you're a health or teaching professional with a job offer. Also, applying for the actual nomination will cost a bit more money now. They'll start inviting people every week from 20 August 2026.

Frequently asked

Version history

v7Effective 17 Aug 2026EffectiveHigh impact
Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program 2026-27 Opens with Revised Priority Attributes and Fees
The Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program for 2026-27 will start accepting new Registrations of Interest (ROIs) on 17 August 2026. Invitations will begin weekly on 20 August 2026. This programme year has 2,050 nomination places. This includes 1,250 places for subclass 190 and 800 places for subclass 491. Key changes are: new priority attributes with clearer words and scoring. This scoring better recognises people who contribute to Tasmania for a longer time. The TSE Gold attribute now requires working at least 30 hours per week. Income attributes now match Australian median and average earnings. The service fee for nomination applications has increased to $387.00, or $425.70 including Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Subclass 491 Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles - Invitation Only Pathway is stopped for this year.
v1Effective 1 Jul 2026EffectiveMedium impact
Migration (Arrangements for Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa) Instrument 2026
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has set up the Migration (Arrangements for Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa) Instrument 2026. This legal document gets its power from the Migration Regulations 1994. It will start to work on 30 June 2026. It is about the Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa. This document does not give the exact details of the new arrangements.
v2Effective 1 Jul 2026EffectiveMedium impact
Migration (Arrangements for Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) Visa) Instrument 2026
The Department of Home Affairs manages the Migration (Arrangements for Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) Visa) Instrument 2026. This law will start on 30 June 2026. It applies to the Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) Visa. The Migration Regulations 1994 give the power to make this law.
v3Effective 30 Jun 2026EffectiveMedium impact
Migration Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Age Criteria) Regulations 2026
The Migration Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Age Criteria) Regulations 2026 changes the Migration Regulations 1994. The Migration Act 1958 allows these changes. These changes are about the age rules for the Working Holiday Maker programme. The text does not say what the exact age changes are. These new rules start on 30 June 2026.
v4Effective 29 May 2026RepealedLow impact
Migration Legislation Amendment (Arrangements for Work and Holiday Visas—Luxembourg) Instrument 2026
This legal document changed the rules for Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) Visas. It specifically changed rules for people from Luxembourg. This document was active between 29 May 2026, and 3 June 2026. It is now no longer active.
v5Effective 22 Apr 2026EffectiveMedium impact
Migration (Arrangements for Parent Visa Applications) Instrument 2026
Australia's Department of Home Affairs started a new rule on 17 April 2026. This rule is called the Migration (Arrangements for Parent Visa Applications) Instrument 2026. It cancels an older rule from 2018. This new rule explains how people must apply for several Parent visas. These visas include both permanent and temporary types. They are: Parent (Migrant) (Class AX) visa, Aged Parent (Residence) (Class BP) visa, Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa, Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) (Class DG) visa, Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visa, and Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (Class UU) visa. The rule applies to all new applications for these visas.
v6Issued 10 Mar 2026RepealedLow impact
Migration Amendment (Training Visas—Sponsorship Requirements) Regulations 2026
Australia put new rules in place for training visas. These rules are called the Migration Amendment (Training Visas—Sponsorship Requirements) Regulations 2026. They started on 10 March 2026. These rules change parts of the Migration Regulations 1994. They specifically cover who can sponsor people for Training Visas.

Timeline

Takes effect
30 Jun 2026
Specific new rules are not detailed in the provided source text. The instrument title suggests it will establish or update arrangements for the Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) Visa.
Takes effect
30 Jun 2026
The Migration (Arrangements for Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa) Instrument 2026 sets out the specific arrangements for the Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa. This instrument is authorised by the Migration Regulations 1994 and is administered by the Department of Home Affairs.
Takes effect
30 Jun 2026
The Migration Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Age Criteria) Regulations 2026 amends the Migration Regulations 1994 to change the age criteria for the Working Holiday Maker programme. The precise nature of these changes is not detailed in the provided text.
Takes effect
29 May 2026
The Migration Legislation Amendment (Arrangements for Work and Holiday Visas—Luxembourg) Instrument 2026 introduced specific amendments to the existing Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) Visa arrangements concerning Luxembourg. The exact nature of the amendments is not detailed in the provided source text.
Announced
29 May 2026
The Australian Department of Home Affairs introduced the Migration Legislation Amendment (Arrangements for Work and Holiday Visas—Luxembourg) Instrument 2026. This amendment modified the framework for Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) Visas as they pertain to Luxembourg. The instrument was effective for a brief period from 29 May to 3 June 2026, and is now no longer in force, implying a temporary o
Announced
17 Apr 2026
The Australian Government has introduced the Migration (Arrangements for Parent Visa Applications) Instrument 2026, effective 17 April 2026. This new instrument details the procedural requirements for lodging Parent visa applications, including those for Migrant, Aged Parent, Contributory Parent, and Contributory Aged Parent visas. It supersedes the 2018 instrument, streamlining the application p
Takes effect
17 Apr 2026
This instrument establishes the place, manner, and form for making Parent visa applications, including those for Parent (Migrant) (Class AX) visa, Aged Parent (Residence) (Class BP) visa, Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa, Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) (Class DG) visa, Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visa, and Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (Class UU) visa. It a
Announced
10 Mar 2026
The Migration Amendment (Training Visas—Sponsorship Requirements) Regulations 2026, which altered sponsorship requirements for training visas, were enacted on 10 March 2026. These regulations ceased to be in force on 29 June 2026, indicating a temporary modification to the sponsorship framework for training visa applicants.
Takes effect
10 Mar 2026
Amends the Migration Regulations 1994 regarding Training Visas and sponsorship requirements.

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