Some new occupations have opened for state nomination in ACT. Please check the list here:
Open
234517 Microbiologist **
234518 Zoologist **
234599 life scientists (nec)
263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer**
234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist**
Closed
234211 Food technologist
** - Employment Caveat: Minimum one year ACT employment contract (in the nominated occupation). The employment must be with a medium to large enterprise (50 plus employees) located in the ACT; or an academic appointment at an ACT tertiary institution.
Source: http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/workspace/uploads/documents/act-occupation-list-1-july-19.pdf