Tasmania held its scheduled webinar (hero image). Here is a quick summary of the key points:
The basic information is largely consistent with what was released last week.
Tasmania said it was very satisfied with its allocation for the new financial year and expects to invite approximately 37 Subclass 190 ROIs and 26 Subclass 491 ROIs each week.
The first weekly invitation round will formally begin on 20 August 2026 and continue until around 27 May 2027, with a pause over the Christmas holiday (Image 2).
Part of this financial year’s allocation has already been used for applicants left over from last financial year. Details of its use will be released next Monday.
New policies for priority occupations: application criteria change for Massage Therapists and Motor Mechanics
Tasmania specifically discussed the requirements for two occupations: Massage Therapists and Motor Mechanics.
As mentioned previously, the old criteria will continue to apply before 1 December 2026. From 1 December, however, work experience for Massage Therapists will be recognised only where it was gained in a hospital, aged-care facility, disability-care facility or allied health organisation. Work in an ordinary clinic will no longer receive Green priority.
A Motor Mechanic’s employer must have vehicle repair as its principal business. If it also sells used cars, the employer must be an authorised dealer for a well-known vehicle manufacturer.
Service Technician positions will no longer be considered a match for Motor Mechanic. If the applicant’s daily duties do not involve core diagnostics and repairs, they will be classified as a technician.
It is especially important to note that the critical date is based on when the ROI is lodged. In other words, an ROI lodged before 1 December will still be assessed under the old policy. As the subsequent requirements will be stricter, eligible applicants are advised to complete their ROI lodgement before 1 December. For an ROI lodged after 1 December, if the applicant is working in an eligible setting at the time of lodgement, their earlier work experience in other settings can also be counted towards the minimum application requirements and priority calculation.
Other supporting policy updates for Tasmania state nomination
The remaining points are the previously mentioned rules on breaks in employment and leave, changes to priority scores, an updated salary threshold and stricter scrutiny. These updates were covered previously, and I also published a dedicated post explaining the details (Image 3).
Overall, Tasmania remains highly transparent and stable. Its intention to identify applicants suited to living and working in Tasmania for the long term is very clear and efficient. For people seeking a Tasmanian pathway who genuinely intend to establish themselves in the state, Tasmania is undoubtedly one of the jurisdictions with the clearest and most stable policies at present.
