Short answer: in systems like Australia, federal and state lists can differ. State nomination needs the occupation on that state’s list; independent routes track the federal list. Match the path before filing.
State vs Federal Skills Lists
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
State nomination uses state lists; independent skilled uses federal lists.
FAQ
Only on state list?
May be limited to that state’s nomination.
On both?
More pathway choice.
How often updated?
Irregularly — watch notices.