Today, the official state nomination policy and occupation list have been published on the MQ – Skilled Visas website.

Compared with the content shared at Monday’s briefing, the officially released version contains some minor differences. Please refer to this official version as the accurate and final reference. Based on the latest announcement, we have summarized the updated occupation list and policy highlights below.

Key Highlights of the New Financial Year Occupation List:

Social Worker – Only eligible for subclass 491; subclass 190 is not available.

Quantity Surveyor – Eligible for both subclass 190 and 491, but not under the Construction Pathway.

Chef and Motor Mechanic – Restricted to subclass 491 only.

Carpenter – A major advantage! Eligible for both subclass 190 and 491, and also included in the newly introduced Construction Pathway.

Queensland 2025–26 Onshore Occupation List (ANZSCO):