The West Australian government has closed RCB processing for the 187/RSMS visa SMS and 489/190 invitations pending a review following the election of the new Labor government.

The following has been published on the State Migration website:

– New applications to certify positions for the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme are temporarily suspended. New information will be posted on the migration portal as it becomes available.​

– The Western Australian skilled migration occupation list (WASMOL) is currently under review. While this review is underway intending migrants will not be invited to apply for Western Australian State nomination.