• Start Date: 11 August 2017 - 08:00:00
• End date: 11 August 2017 - 16:00:00

Sydney One Day 10 CPD Workshop - Presented by Christopher Levingston & Liana Allan

Part A – Recent Legislation and Cases, Issues in Current Practice - WK97 (6 CPD)

Module 1 - The Advanced Update (8:30am - 10:30am)

This module will provide you with a thorough understanding of recent amendments to Australia’s migration and citizenship laws including but not limited to:

- The proposed visa and citizenship pathway for New Zealand citizens

- New guidelines for Ministerial Intervention

- Update on the new student visa framework introduced on 1 July

- 457 sponsorship obligations relating to discriminatory recruitment practices

- Plus many more topics...

Module 2 - Advanced Update and Issue Workshop (10:45am - 1:15pm)

This module will involve case studies and a review of the following:

- National Disgrace – the Senate Report on the Exploitation of Temporary Work Visa Holders, findings and recommendations

- Charging for a Migration Outcome Amendments – framework and penalty regime

- Judicial interpretation of the genuine position requirement for 457 visas – Cargo First

- The Kendall  Report: ending dual regulation of lawyers, entry requirements for new migration agents

- Case studies/problem solving : PIC 4020; genuine nominations; complex partner visas; Schedule 3 issues plus more

- Plus many more topics...

Part B – Ethics and Professional Practice Workshop WK98 (4 CPD points – mandatory activity)

Module 1 - Interactive Workshop (1:45pm - 3:30pm)

This workshop will comprehensively explore the various complex issues confronting migration agents, including:

- The duty of confidentiality and demands from the Department for disclosure of client information

- Dilemmas faced by migration agents when dealing with client materials suspected to be bogus or false

- Dealing with complaints and investigations by OMARA

- Billing disputes and obligations to release client files

- Terminating the client relationship

- Plus many more topics...

Module 2: Practical Workshop (3:45pm to 5:00 pm)

The last session of this program will be an open problem solving session with our presenters along with a short marked quiz. You will have the opportunity to raise issues of concern from your own daily work, and to get practical advice and guidance about how to solve knotty and complicated issues for your clients. You will gain fresh insight about how to work through those grey areas which surface in your work, and gain the most up-to-date understanding of how the legislation is being interpreted by the courts and how you can use these interpretations to benefit your clients.

 

Important notice:

This workshop includes a short marked quiz for each session. It is mandatory for all attendees to complete the quiz. Failure to complete and pass the quiz will result in no CPD.

Further Information

• Citigroup Building - Sydney
• 2 Park Street
• 2000
• Sydney

• Upon arrival, attendees will need to sign in at the Reception desk on ground floor. From there, attendees will be provided with further instructions.

• Start Date: 18 August 2017 - 08:00:00
• End date: 18 August 2017 - 16:15:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston

 

 

8:00AM - 457 & Employer Nomination Scheme (3 CPD) WK117

 

 

11:15AM - Section 501 & The Health Criteria (3 CPD) WK104

 

 

3:00PM - Winning at the AAT & Ministerial Intervention (3 CPD) WK103

 

 

Guest Speakers

10:00AM - Maria Perricone (Sydney TAFE)

 

 

The final CPD is an Online Private Study Mandatory CPD module "Business Management". Instructions on how to complete this CPD will be emailed closer to date.

Further Information

• BUPA Melbourne
• Level 16, 33 Exhibition St
• 3000
• Melbourne

• Start Date: 19 August 2017 - 08:00:00
• End date: 19 August 2017 - 17:00:00

Melbourne One Day 10 CPD Workshop - Presented by Christopher Levingston and Liana Allan

Part A – Recent Legislation and Cases, Issues in Current Practice - WK97 (6 CPD)

Module 1 - The Advanced Update (8:00am - 10:30am)

This module will provide you with a thorough understanding of recent amendments to Australia’s migration and citizenship laws including but not limited to:

- The proposed visa and citizenship pathway for New Zealand citizens

- New guidelines for Ministerial Intervention

- Update on the new student visa framework introduced on 1 July

- 457 sponsorship obligations relating to discriminatory recruitment practices

- Plus many more topics...

Module 2 - Advanced Update and Issue Workshop (10:45am - 1:15pm)

This module will involve case studies and a review of the following:

- National Disgrace – the Senate Report on the Exploitation of Temporary Work Visa Holders, findings and recommendations

- Charging for a Migration Outcome Amendments – framework and penalty regime

- Judicial interpretation of the genuine position requirement for 457 visas – Cargo First

- The Kendall  Report: ending dual regulation of lawyers, entry requirements for new migration agents

- Case studies/problem solving : PIC 4020; genuine nominations; complex partner visas; Schedule 3 issues plus more

- Plus many more topics...

Part B – Ethics and Professional Practice Workshop WK98 (4 CPD points – mandatory activity)

Module 1 - Interactive Workshop (1:45pm - 3:30pm)

This workshop will comprehensively explore the various complex issues confronting migration agents, including:

- The duty of confidentiality and demands from the Department for disclosure of client information

- Dilemmas faced by migration agents when dealing with client materials suspected to be bogus or false

- Dealing with complaints and investigations by OMARA

- Billing disputes and obligations to release client files

- Terminating the client relationship

- Plus many more topics...

Module 2: Practical Workshop (3:45pm to 5:00 pm)

The last session of this program will be an open problem solving session with our presenters along with a short marked quiz. You will have the opportunity to raise issues of concern from your own daily work, and to get practical advice and guidance about how to solve knotty and complicated issues for your clients. You will gain fresh insight about how to work through those grey areas which surface in your work, and gain the most up-to-date understanding of how the legislation is being interpreted by the courts and how you can use these interpretations to benefit your clients.

 

 

Guest Speakers

10:00AM - Maria Perricone (Sydney TAFE)

 

 

Important notice:

This workshop includes a short marked quiz for each session. It is mandatory for all attendees to complete the quiz. Failure to complete and pass the quiz will result in no CPD.

Further Information

• Karstens - Melbourne
• 123 Queen Street
• 3000
• Melbourne

• Start Date: 25 August 2017 - 08:00:00
• End date: 25 August 2017 - 17:00:00

One Day 10 CPD Workshop - Presented by TBA

Part A – Recent Legislation and Cases, Issues in Current Practice - WK97 (6 CPD)

Module 1 - The Advanced Update (8:00am - 10:30am)

This module will provide you with a thorough understanding of recent amendments to Australia’s migration and citizenship laws including but not limited to:

- The proposed visa and citizenship pathway for New Zealand citizens

- New guidelines for Ministerial Intervention

- Update on the new student visa framework introduced on 1 July

- 457 sponsorship obligations relating to discriminatory recruitment practices

- Plus many more topics...

Module 2 - Advanced Update and Issue Workshop (10:45am - 1:15pm)

This module will involve case studies and a review of the following:

- National Disgrace – the Senate Report on the Exploitation of Temporary Work Visa Holders, findings and recommendations

- Charging for a Migration Outcome Amendments – framework and penalty regime

- Judicial interpretation of the genuine position requirement for 457 visas – Cargo First

- The Kendall  Report: ending dual regulation of lawyers, entry requirements for new migration agents

- Case studies/problem solving : PIC 4020; genuine nominations; complex partner visas; Schedule 3 issues plus more

- Plus many more topics...

Part B – Ethics and Professional Practice Workshop WK98 (4 CPD points – mandatory activity)

Module 1 - Interactive Workshop (1:45pm - 3:30pm)

This workshop will comprehensively explore the various complex issues confronting migration agents, including:

- The duty of confidentiality and demands from the Department for disclosure of client information

- Dilemmas faced by migration agents when dealing with client materials suspected to be bogus or false

- Dealing with complaints and investigations by OMARA

- Billing disputes and obligations to release client files

- Terminating the client relationship

- Plus many more topics...

Module 2: Practical Workshop (3:45pm to 5:00 pm)

The last session of this program will be an open problem solving session with our presenters along with a short marked quiz. You will have the opportunity to raise issues of concern from your own daily work, and to get practical advice and guidance about how to solve knotty and complicated issues for your clients. You will gain fresh insight about how to work through those grey areas which surface in your work, and gain the most up-to-date understanding of how the legislation is being interpreted by the courts and how you can use these interpretations to benefit your clients.

 

Guest Speakers

10:00am - Gene Lambert (Nexus Partners)

 

11:00am - Helen Cook (ETS TOEFL)

 

Important notice:

This workshop includes a short marked quiz for each session. It is mandatory for all attendees to complete the quiz. Failure to complete and pass the quiz will result in no CPD.

Further Information

• National Cricket Centre - Albion
• 20 Greg Chappell Street
• 4010
• Albion

• Ricky Ponting room

• Start Date: 8 September 2017 - 08:00:00
• End date: 8 September 2017 - 17:00:00

Sydney One Day 10 CPD Workshop - Presented by TBA

Part A – Recent Legislation and Cases, Issues in Current Practice - WK97 (6 CPD)

Module 1 - The Advanced Update (8:30am - 10:30am)

This module will provide you with a thorough understanding of recent amendments to Australia’s migration and citizenship laws including but not limited to:

- The proposed visa and citizenship pathway for New Zealand citizens

- New guidelines for Ministerial Intervention

- Update on the new student visa framework introduced on 1 July

- 457 sponsorship obligations relating to discriminatory recruitment practices

- Plus many more topics...

Module 2 - Advanced Update and Issue Workshop (10:45am - 1:15pm)

This module will involve case studies and a review of the following:

- National Disgrace – the Senate Report on the Exploitation of Temporary Work Visa Holders, findings and recommendations

- Charging for a Migration Outcome Amendments – framework and penalty regime

- Judicial interpretation of the genuine position requirement for 457 visas – Cargo First

- The Kendall  Report: ending dual regulation of lawyers, entry requirements for new migration agents

- Case studies/problem solving : PIC 4020; genuine nominations; complex partner visas; Schedule 3 issues plus more

- Plus many more topics...

Part B – Ethics and Professional Practice Workshop WK98 (4 CPD points – mandatory activity)

Module 1 - Interactive Workshop (1:45pm - 3:30pm)

This workshop will comprehensively explore the various complex issues confronting migration agents, including:

- The duty of confidentiality and demands from the Department for disclosure of client information

- Dilemmas faced by migration agents when dealing with client materials suspected to be bogus or false

- Dealing with complaints and investigations by OMARA

- Billing disputes and obligations to release client files

- Terminating the client relationship

- Plus many more topics...

Module 2: Practical Workshop (3:45pm to 5:00 pm)

The last session of this program will be an open problem solving session with our presenters along with a short marked quiz. You will have the opportunity to raise issues of concern from your own daily work, and to get practical advice and guidance about how to solve knotty and complicated issues for your clients. You will gain fresh insight about how to work through those grey areas which surface in your work, and gain the most up-to-date understanding of how the legislation is being interpreted by the courts and how you can use these interpretations to benefit your clients.

 

Guest Speakers

 

9:00am - Helen Cook (ETS TOEFL)

 

Important notice:

This workshop includes a short marked quiz for each session. It is mandatory for all attendees to complete the quiz. Failure to complete and pass the quiz will result in no CPD.

Further Information

• Citigroup Building - Sydney
• 2 Park Street
• 2000
• Sydney

• Upon arrival, attendees will need to sign in at the Reception desk on ground floor. From there, attendees will be provided with further instructions.

• Start Date: 9 September 2017 - 08:00:00
• End date: 9 September 2017 - 18:15:00

One day 10 point blitz presented by TBA

 

8:00AM - 457, ENS and Health (3CPD) WK106

 

11:30AM - Parent visas and Partner visas (3CPD) WK107

 

3:00PM - Winning at the AAT & Ministerial Intervention (3CPD) WK103

 

Guest Speakers

 

9:00am - Helen Cook (ETS TOEFL)

 

The final CPD is an Online Private Study Mandatory CPD module "Business Management". Instructions on how to complete this CPD will be emailed closer to date.

Further Information

• Christopher Levingston & Associates
• Level 1, 73 York Street
• 2000
• SYDNEY

• Start Date: 22 September 2017 - 08:00:00
• End date: 22 September 2017 - 18:15:00

One day 10 point blitz presented by Owen Harris

 

8:00AM - 457, ENS and Health (3CPD) WK106

 

11:30AM - Parent visas and Partner visas (3CPD) WK107

 

3:00PM - Winning at the AAT & Ministerial Intervention (3CPD) WK103

 

Guest Speakers

 

9:00am - Helen Cook (ETS TOEFL)

 

11:00am - Scott Harty (Nexus)

 

The final CPD is an Online Private Study Mandatory CPD module "Business Management". Instructions on how to complete this CPD will be emailed closer to date.

Further Information

• TBA - Adelaide
• Adelaide

• Start Date: 13 October 2017 - 08:00:00
• End date: 13 October 2017 - 18:15:00

Presented by TBA

 

 

8:00AM - 457 & Employer Nomination Scheme (3 CPD) WK117

 

 

11:15AM - Section 501 & The Health Criteria (3 CPD) WK104

 

 

3:00PM - Winning at the AAT & Ministerial Intervention (3 CPD) WK103

 

 

Guest Speakers

 

 

10:00AM - Maria Perricone (Sydney TAFE)

 

 

The final CPD is an Online Private Study Mandatory CPD module "Business Management". Instructions on how to complete this CPD will be emailed closer to date.

Further Information

• BUPA Melbourne
• Level 16, 33 Exhibition St
• 3000
• Melbourne

• Start Date: 14 October 2017 - 08:00:00
• End date: 14 October 2017 - 17:30:00

Melbourne One Day 10 CPD Workshop - Presented by TBA

Part A – Recent Legislation and Cases, Issues in Current Practice - WK97 (6 CPD)

Module 1 - The Advanced Update (8:00am - 10:30am)

This module will provide you with a thorough understanding of recent amendments to Australia’s migration and citizenship laws including but not limited to:

- The proposed visa and citizenship pathway for New Zealand citizens

- New guidelines for Ministerial Intervention

- Update on the new student visa framework introduced on 1 July

- 457 sponsorship obligations relating to discriminatory recruitment practices

- Plus many more topics...

Module 2 - Advanced Update and Issue Workshop (10:45am - 1:15pm)

This module will involve case studies and a review of the following:

- National Disgrace – the Senate Report on the Exploitation of Temporary Work Visa Holders, findings and recommendations

- Charging for a Migration Outcome Amendments – framework and penalty regime

- Judicial interpretation of the genuine position requirement for 457 visas – Cargo First

- The Kendall  Report: ending dual regulation of lawyers, entry requirements for new migration agents

- Case studies/problem solving : PIC 4020; genuine nominations; complex partner visas; Schedule 3 issues plus more

- Plus many more topics...

Part B – Ethics and Professional Practice Workshop WK98 (4 CPD points – mandatory activity)

Module 1 - Interactive Workshop (1:45pm - 3:30pm)

This workshop will comprehensively explore the various complex issues confronting migration agents, including:

- The duty of confidentiality and demands from the Department for disclosure of client information

- Dilemmas faced by migration agents when dealing with client materials suspected to be bogus or false

- Dealing with complaints and investigations by OMARA

- Billing disputes and obligations to release client files

- Terminating the client relationship

- Plus many more topics...

Module 2: Practical Workshop (3:45pm to 5:00 pm)

The last session of this program will be an open problem solving session with our presenters along with a short marked quiz. You will have the opportunity to raise issues of concern from your own daily work, and to get practical advice and guidance about how to solve knotty and complicated issues for your clients. You will gain fresh insight about how to work through those grey areas which surface in your work, and gain the most up-to-date understanding of how the legislation is being interpreted by the courts and how you can use these interpretations to benefit your clients.

 

 

Guest Speakers

 

10:00AM - Maria Perricone (Sydney TAFE)

 

 

Important notice:

This workshop includes a short marked quiz for each session. It is mandatory for all attendees to complete the quiz. Failure to complete and pass the quiz will result in no CPD.

Further Information

• TBA - Melbourne
• Melbourne

• Start Date: 20 October 2017 - 08:00:00
• End date: 20 October 2017 - 18:15:00

Presented by TBA

 

 

10:00AM - 457 & Employer Nomination Scheme (3 CPD) WK117

 

 

12:15AM - Section 501 & The Health Criteria (3 CPD) WK104

 

 

3:00PM - Winning at the AAT & Ministerial Intervention (3 CPD) WK103

 

 

 

 

The final CPD is an Online Private Study Mandatory CPD module "Business Management". Instructions on how to complete this CPD will be emailed closer to date.

Further Information

• TBA - Perth
• Perth

• Start Date: 3 November 2017 - 08:00:00
• End date: 3 November 2017 - 17:00:00

Sydney One Day 10 CPD Workshop - Presented by Christopher Levingston & Liana Allan

Part A – Recent Legislation and Cases, Issues in Current Practice - WK97 (6 CPD)

Module 1 - The Advanced Update (8:30am - 10:30am)

This module will provide you with a thorough understanding of recent amendments to Australia’s migration and citizenship laws including but not limited to:

- The proposed visa and citizenship pathway for New Zealand citizens

- New guidelines for Ministerial Intervention

- Update on the new student visa framework introduced on 1 July

- 457 sponsorship obligations relating to discriminatory recruitment practices

- Plus many more topics...

Module 2 - Advanced Update and Issue Workshop (10:45am - 1:15pm)

This module will involve case studies and a review of the following:

- National Disgrace – the Senate Report on the Exploitation of Temporary Work Visa Holders, findings and recommendations

- Charging for a Migration Outcome Amendments – framework and penalty regime

- Judicial interpretation of the genuine position requirement for 457 visas – Cargo First

- The Kendall  Report: ending dual regulation of lawyers, entry requirements for new migration agents

- Case studies/problem solving : PIC 4020; genuine nominations; complex partner visas; Schedule 3 issues plus more

- Plus many more topics...

Part B – Ethics and Professional Practice Workshop WK98 (4 CPD points – mandatory activity)

Module 1 - Interactive Workshop (1:45pm - 3:30pm)

This workshop will comprehensively explore the various complex issues confronting migration agents, including:

- The duty of confidentiality and demands from the Department for disclosure of client information

- Dilemmas faced by migration agents when dealing with client materials suspected to be bogus or false

- Dealing with complaints and investigations by OMARA

- Billing disputes and obligations to release client files

- Terminating the client relationship

- Plus many more topics...

Module 2: Practical Workshop (3:45pm to 5:00 pm)

The last session of this program will be an open problem solving session with our presenters along with a short marked quiz. You will have the opportunity to raise issues of concern from your own daily work, and to get practical advice and guidance about how to solve knotty and complicated issues for your clients. You will gain fresh insight about how to work through those grey areas which surface in your work, and gain the most up-to-date understanding of how the legislation is being interpreted by the courts and how you can use these interpretations to benefit your clients.

 

Important notice:

This workshop includes a short marked quiz for each session. It is mandatory for all attendees to complete the quiz. Failure to complete and pass the quiz will result in no CPD.

Further Information

• Citigroup Building - Sydney
• 2 Park Street
• 2000
• Sydney

• Upon arrival, attendees will need to sign in at the Reception desk on ground floor. From there, attendees will be provided with further instructions.

• Start Date: 4 November 2017 - 08:00:00
• End date: 4 November 2017 - 18:00:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston

 

 

8:00AM - 457 & Employer Nomination Scheme (3 CPD) WK117

 

 

11:15AM - Section 501 & The Health Criteria (3 CPD) WK104

 

 

3:00PM - Winning at the AAT & Ministerial Intervention (3 CPD) WK103

 

 

 

 

The final CPD is an Online Private Study Mandatory CPD module "Business Management". Instructions on how to complete this CPD will be emailed closer to date.

Further Information

• Christopher Levingston & Associates
• Level 1, 73 York Street
• 2000
• SYDNEY

• Start Date: 10 November 2017 - 08:00:00
• End date: 10 November 2017 - 16:00:00

• Start Date: 10 November 2017 - 08:00:00
• End date: 10 November 2017 - 17:00:00

Brisbane One Day 10 CPD Workshop - Presented by Christopher Levingston & Liana Allan

Part A – Recent Legislation and Cases, Issues in Current Practice - WK97 (6 CPD)

Module 1 - The Advanced Update (8:00am - 10:30am)

This module will provide you with a thorough understanding of recent amendments to Australia’s migration and citizenship laws including but not limited to:

- The proposed visa and citizenship pathway for New Zealand citizens

- New guidelines for Ministerial Intervention

- Update on the new student visa framework introduced on 1 July

- 457 sponsorship obligations relating to discriminatory recruitment practices

- Plus many more topics...

Module 2 - Advanced Update and Issue Workshop (10:45am - 1:15pm)

This module will involve case studies and a review of the following:

- National Disgrace – the Senate Report on the Exploitation of Temporary Work Visa Holders, findings and recommendations

- Charging for a Migration Outcome Amendments – framework and penalty regime

- Judicial interpretation of the genuine position requirement for 457 visas – Cargo First

- The Kendall  Report: ending dual regulation of lawyers, entry requirements for new migration agents

- Case studies/problem solving : PIC 4020; genuine nominations; complex partner visas; Schedule 3 issues plus more

- Plus many more topics...

Part B – Ethics and Professional Practice Workshop WK98 (4 CPD points – mandatory activity)

Module 1 - Interactive Workshop (1:45pm - 3:30pm)

This workshop will comprehensively explore the various complex issues confronting migration agents, including:

- The duty of confidentiality and demands from the Department for disclosure of client information

- Dilemmas faced by migration agents when dealing with client materials suspected to be bogus or false

- Dealing with complaints and investigations by OMARA

- Billing disputes and obligations to release client files

- Terminating the client relationship

- Plus many more topics...

Module 2: Practical Workshop (3:45pm to 5:00 pm)

The last session of this program will be an open problem solving session with our presenters along with a short marked quiz. You will have the opportunity to raise issues of concern from your own daily work, and to get practical advice and guidance about how to solve knotty and complicated issues for your clients. You will gain fresh insight about how to work through those grey areas which surface in your work, and gain the most up-to-date understanding of how the legislation is being interpreted by the courts and how you can use these interpretations to benefit your clients.

 

Important notice:

This workshop includes a short marked quiz for each session. It is mandatory for all attendees to complete the quiz. Failure to complete and pass the quiz will result in no CPD.

Further Information

• BUPA Brisbane - Ballymore & Flemington room
• Level 17, 179 Turbot St Brisbane
• Brisbane