The latest Canberra Matrix invitation round was held on 10 December 2025, issuing invitations to both Canberra residents and overseas applicants across different nomination categories.
Matrix nominating Doctorate Streamlined Pathway
- 190 nominations: 53 invitations
- 491 nominations: 6 invitations
Canberra residents
Matrix nominating Small Business Owners
- 190 nominations: 19 invitations
- 190 minimum matrix score: 105
- 491 nominations: 28 invitations
- 491 minimum matrix score: 95
Matrix nominating 457 / 482 visa holders
- 190 nominations: 52 invitations
- 491 nominations: 19 invitations
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations
- 190 nominations: 172 invitations
- 491 nominations: 177 invitations
Overseas applicants
Matrix nominating Critical Skill Occupations:
- 190 nominations: 79 invitations
- 491 nominations: 109 invitations
Tentative Invitation Round Schedule 2025-26
- 3rd round – In the week of 26 January 2026
- 4th round – in the week of 23 February 2026
- 5th round – In the week of 23 March 2026
- Final round - In the week of 27 April 2026
Source: https://www.act.gov.au/migration/resources/canberra-matrix-invitation-round