OFFICIAL

Dear Michael,

I refer to your request to the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and
Regions dated 15 January 2026 seeking the following documents under the
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act):

“(…) a list/register detailing the invitations issued inviting candidates
to apply for state nomination under the SC190 Skilled Nominated visa
program by occupation (i.e. including ANZSCO code), score, and quantity
for the current program year (i.e. 1 July 2025 - date of receiving this
request).”

Valid FOI Requests

Under section 17(2) of the FOI Act a request must contain enough
information to enable the department to identify the documents being
sought. We are unable to process your request until we receive further
information about the documents that you seek.

In this instance, it is unclear which specific SC190 invitation round and
scoring system you refer to in your request.

Please provide us with further details regarding your request by
confirming:

• If you are seeking a list/register of invitations which relate
specifically to the Victorian SC190 visa nomination process; and
• If the ‘score’ you refer to is the Commonwealth points test for the
SC190 Skilled Nominated Visa

Payment of Application Fee

Additionally, under section 17(2A) of the FOI Act, in order for a request
to be valid, it must be accompanied by payment of the application fee of
$33.60 or evidence that payment the application fee would cause you
hardship (e.g. photo of current Health Care Card or concession card).

Credit Card Payment:

Payment can be made via the Victorian Government FOI portal at:

[1]Freedom of Information Request | Office of the Victorian Information
Commissioner (foi.vic.gov.au).

When making payment via the portal please include the above reference
number within the section marked “Details of the documents you are
seeking”.

Bank Deposit:

Payment can be made by direct deposit to the below account: 

BSB: 033-222
A/C: 016041
Account name Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Bank:      Westpac Banking Corporation
Branch: Victorian Government Branch, 10th Floor, 360 Collins Street,
Melbourne
Payment Ref: DJSIR FOI Ref:  13506

Once payment is made, you must contact the FOI unit to provide proof of
payment by emailing the FOI unit at [2][Victorian Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions request email] and citing
the above FOI reference ID. This will assist us to promptly follow up and
confirm receipt of your payment.

Payment must be made and clarification provided by COB Tuesday 10 February
2025.  If the department does not receive the payment and clarification
before the due date, we will presume you do not wish to proceed with the
request and the matter will be closed.

Kind regards,

Freedom of Information and Privacy | Legal & Legislation | Corporate
Services Group
Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Level 34, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Victoria Australia 3000
[3]djsir.vic.gov.au

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OFFICIAL

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OFFICIAL

Good morning, 

I refer to your request for information under the Freedom of Information
Act 1982 (the Act) received by this agency on 15 January 2026 seeking
access to:

(…) a list/register detailing the invitations issued inviting candidates
to apply for state nomination under the SC190 Skilled Nominated visa
program by occupation (i.e. including ANZSCO code), score, and quantity
for the current program year (i.e. 1 July 2025 - date of receiving this
request).

In response to your request, this office sent you an email on 20 January
2026 in which you were advised of the requirement under section s17(2) of
the Act for your request to be clarified and accompanied by an application
fee.

A response from you was due by Tuesday 10 February 2026.

As no response has been received by this office, we now consider this
matter closed. Please note that this does not preclude you from making
another request in the future.

Kind regards,

Freedom of Information and Privacy | Legal & Legislation | Corporate
Services Group
Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Level 34, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Victoria Australia 3000
[1]djsir.vic.gov.au

[2]DJSIR logo

[3]LinkedIn  | [4] YouTube

[5]Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags [6]LGBTQ+ Pride Flag

We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout
Victoria and pay our respects to them, their connections to land, sea, and
community.
We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and future
Traditional Owners.

We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities,
abilities, and cultures.

OFFICIAL

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information. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not distribute
or
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