WA updated its 2025-26 state nomination policy on its official website on 23 October

Overview

– Occupation list and core application requirements remain unchanged

– The AUD 200 lodgement fee has been reinstated, payable after receiving a pre-invitation

– Within the priority industries, construction trades/blue-collar occupations are now listed separately. Construction occupations are now split into blue-collar trades and other occupations. Applicants from other states or offshore lodging for 190 in WA are all exempt from the job offer requirement

– Other priority industries are retained

– Applicants settled in other states or offshore can still lodge in principle

WA 2025-26 basic lodgement requirements

Same as the 24-25 financial year

WA 2025-26 priority industries

Among these, the building and construction occupations eligible for the general Schedule 2 (sch2) pathway include：

WA has not yet announced when invitations will be issued, nor has it disclosed how much interim quota it has received.

Applicants are advised to get their skills assessment and English test ready in advance. If you need a consultation or assessment to understand WA state nomination this year, please contact us