This is the 2026 state-by-state nomination comparison for ANZSCO 392111 — Print Finisher. 392111 is on STSOL and CSOL — 6 of 8 states nominate for Subclass 190 and Subclass 491. CSOL listing enables Subclass 186 Direct Entry across all states.
For full pathway breakdown see the 392111 pathway guide; for VETASSESS evidence pack see the skills assessment guide; for invitation round patterns see the invitation rounds trends; for cost / timeline see the case study.
Quick comparison
| State | 190 alloc | 491 alloc | 392111 on 190 | 392111 on 491 | Effective threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | 2,100 | 1,500 | ✓ | ✓ | 95+ |
| VIC | 2,700 | 700 | ✓ | ✓ | 85+ |
| QLD | 1,850 | 750 | ✓ | ✓ | 85+ |
| SA | 1,350 | 900 | ✗ | ✗ | n/a |
| WA | 1,000 | 1,000 | ✗ | ✗ | n/a |
| NT | 850 | 800 | ✓ | ✓ | 80+ |
| ACT | 800 | 800 | ✓ | ✓ | 90+ Matrix |
| TAS | 1,200 | 650 | ✓ | ✓ | 75+ |
NSW — Skilled Nominated
Where 392111 candidates land: IVE Group (Wetherill Park), Bluestar Group (Western Sydney), Ovato printing operations, News Corp printing (Chullora), Snap Print operations.
Victoria — Live in Melbourne
Where 392111 candidates land: McPherson's Printing (Maryborough — regional 491), Ligare Book Printers (Riverwood), Bambra Press (Sandringham), Visy Industries packaging, Orora Limited.
Queensland — Migration Queensland
Where 392111 candidates land: Brisbane commercial printers, packaging printers, Gold Coast / Sunshine Coast specialty printers.
SA / WA — Not currently nominating
SA and WA do not currently list 392111. State Skills Lists reviewed annually. 186 Direct Entry via CSOL available.
NT — NT Migration
Where 392111 candidates land: Darwin commercial printers (smaller market).
ACT — Canberra Matrix
Where 392111 candidates land: Canberra government printing operations.
Tasmania — Skilled Migration Tasmania
Entire Tas regional for 491.
Where 392111 candidates land: Hobart / Launceston commercial printers.
Recommended state per candidate profile
High-points print finisher with specialty:
- Target: NSW or Vic 190 or 186 DE via CSOL
- Strategy: Direct employer applications
Book printing specialty:
- Target: Vic regional 491 (McPherson's Maryborough)
- Strategy: Direct sponsor application
Packaging specialty:
- Target: 482 / 186 with Visy / Orora / Pact / Amcor
- Strategy: Direct CSOL 186 DE bypassing state nomination
SA / WA candidate:
- Target: 186 DE via CSOL (state nomination not available)
- Strategy: Direct employer sponsorship
Tools
- Points calculator
- Visa fee calculator
- Document checklist
- Eligibility wizard
- Invitation rounds tracker
- Skilled Occupation List
- Occupation Shortage List
Authoritative sources
- Home Affairs
- VETASSESS
- NSW Skilled Nominated
- Live in Melbourne
- Migration Queensland
- NT Migration
- ACT Migration
- Skilled Migration Tasmania
Next step
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