Canberra Matrix Round: 261 Subclass 190 Invitations on 12 October 2026
14 October 2026: The ACT Government has released results for its Canberra Matrix round held on 12 October 2026. The published breakdown totals 261 invitations for subclass 190 nomination; no subclass 491 invitations were issued.
Canberra Matrix invitation breakdown
| Applicant group | Subclass 190 invitations |
|---|---|
| Doctorate Streamlined Pathway | 54 |
| Canberra residents - Small Business Owners | 18 |
| Canberra residents - Critical Skill Occupations | 126 |
| Overseas applicants - Critical Skill Occupations | 63 |
| Total (sum of published groups) | 261 |
The Small Business Owner minimum Matrix score was 120. Selection also depends on occupation demand, available places and submission timing; one score should not be treated as a universal cut-off.
Selected occupation rankings
| Occupation group | Canberra resident 190 | Overseas applicant 190 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Managers (1331) | 100 | 95 |
| ICT Business and Systems Analysts (2611) | 140 | 120 |
| Registered Nurses (2544) | 115 | 80 |
These are selected minimum Matrix rankings from ACT's official 12 October PDF, not federal visa points or eligibility guarantees. Other occupations have different results; consult the full ranking document for the relevant group.
What this means for applicants
Subclass 190 is a permanent residence visa requiring state or territory nomination. ACT requires a commitment to live and work in Canberra for at least two years, measured from visa grant or arrival for those moving from overseas. Both Canberra resident and overseas applicant criteria must be considered in the appropriate category.
Applicants should review their pathway and occupation-specific position. A nomination invitation is not a visa grant, and this round does not establish the score or invitation volume for a future round.
Official results and pathway context
Checked on 14 October 2026: ACT invitation results, official occupation ranking PDF and ACT subclass 190 criteria. The round date is 12 October; this article reports the results verified on 14 October, not a new draw today.
For another state update, read Victoria's 2026-27 nomination fee announcement. State policies differ.
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Frequently asked questions
The four published groups total 261 invitations to apply for ACT subclass 190 nomination.
No. ACT reported zero subclass 491 invitations across the listed groups.
No. The score of 120 applies to Canberra resident Small Business Owners. Critical Skill Occupation rankings vary by occupation and residency category.
No. ACT says published minimum rankings are indicative, and an invitation is not guaranteed.
No. This round invites candidates to apply for ACT nomination. Subclass 190 nomination and the subsequent visa decision are separate stages.
