• Start Date: 15 July 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 15 July 2026 - 16:00:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston

8AM START (ACCREDITED SPECIALIST IMMIGRATION LAWYER, CHRISTOPHER LEVINGSTON)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

12PM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

1PM   WK1421     Practice Management and business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

2PM WK1422   Professional Skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

3PM WK1423    Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4PM CLOSE

 

About Christopher Levingston

Christopher Levingston is a Solicitor who has now been in practice for over 35 years. He is an Accredited Specialist with the Law Society of NSW and has held that appointment for over 25 years.

 

He has been lecturing to both RMAs and Solicitors for about 30 years in the field of Immigration Law and has an outstanding record of effective communication and the transmission of complex ideas. He brings  to the profession  unprecedented  knowledge and expertise to this complex and ever changing field of law. He is regularly interviewed by the media and notwithstanding a busy practice and lecturing commitments his motto of “Any Question, Any time” encourages fellow practitioners to approach him for advice and assistance on a regular basis.

Further Information

• Online
• Online

• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 12 August 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 12 August 2026 - 16:00:00

Presented by William Levingston

8AM START (IMMIGRATION LAWYER, WILLIAM LEVINGSTON)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

12PM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

1PM   WK1421     Practice Management and business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

2PM WK1422   Professional Skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

3PM WK1423    Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4PM CLOSE

About William Levingston

William Levingston is a lawyer based in Sydney who practices Immigration, Administrative and Criminal Law. His specialities include developing strategic and tactical legal advice relating to complex Immigration law issues. William regularly appears in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Migration and Refugee matters and appears as an advocate in NSW and Federal Courts.

 

William’s main practice philosophy is developing strategies to achieve results in every Immigration matter. His strategic insights into complex issues and the exploration of new ideas and thought processes in his seminar series have allowed his colleagues to achieve success in their practice.

Further Information

• Online
• Online

• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 16 September 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 16 September 2026 - 16:00:00

Presented by Nikhil Joshi

8AM START (MMIGRATION LAWYER, NIKHIL JOSHI)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

12PM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

1PM   WK1421     Practice Management and business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

2PM WK1422   Professional Skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

3PM WK1423    Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4PM CLOSE

 

About Nikhil Joshi

 

 

Nikhil Joshi is a dual-qualified Immigration Lawyer (India & Australia) based in Sydney and practising with Hillman & Associates Lawyers. He advises individuals, corporates, and agents on complex visa strategy, refusals, compliance, and sponsorship pathways. Known for his practical, case-focused approach, Nikhil combines technical expertise with real-world insight drawn from active casework before the Department of Home Affairs and the ART. In addition to legal practice, he tutors law students of the Legal Profession Admission Board’s Diploma in Law program, where he focuses on developing clear, practice-oriented understanding of complex legislation and case law.

Further Information

• Online
• Online

• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 13 October 2026 - 08:00:00
• End date: 13 October 2026 - 18:30:00

Presented by Arnela Tolic and Marsha Bassily

8AM START (IMMIGRATION LAWYER, MARSHA BASSILY)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

8AM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

9AM   WK1421     Practice Management and business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

10AM WK1422   Professional Skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

11AM WK1423   Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

12PM LUNCH

12:30PM (IMMIGRATION LAWYER, ARNELA TOLIC)

12:30PM WK2156    Masterclass: Australian Visa Cancellation under s116 of Migration Act (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

2:30PM   WK2157   The Intersection between Family Law and Migration Law (Partner Visa and Family violence provision) (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4:30PM   WK2158   Alleviating the Pressure: Australian citizenship and criminal convictions (Assessment of s501 character Test) (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

6:30PM CLOSE

About Arnela Tolic

Arnela, is a dynamic and responsive Immigration Lawyer.

 

 

After relocating to Australia in 2001, her own migration journey inspired her to help other immigrants to make the move to Australia.

 

Arnela spent many weekends, mornings and late nights to perfect her migration skills and handles each client's matter, as she would her own.

 

"Her motto"- You are part of your clients Migration journey.

 

Her passion in immigration law continues outside of her work practice through mentoring offerings to her current RMA peers, to navigate through the complexities of immigration law.

 

Arnela has authored well over 60 new Immigration law CPD topics for Legal Training Australia for Continued Professional Development.

 

Her business acumen and attention to detail and provision of Strategic Immigration law advice is well regarded and sought after.

 

 

About Marsha Bassily

Marsha is the Founder and Principal Immigration Lawyer at MB Lawyers. Her main interest is corporate immigration: assisting corporates and their staff, with their Australian visa requirements, compliance, and strategy.

 

Marsha was admitted to practice in Law in 2005 (NSW), after completing a B Arts/Law (The University of Sydney). She is a Notary Public  (2018 to present) (Legal Practitioners Admission Board) and a Barrister Solicitor to New Zealand High Court (2023 to present).

 

Marsha thoroughly support mentoring, and have had the privilege to a be a Senior Lawyer Mentor to young lawyers and migration professionals (NSW Law Society, DWL)

 

Marsha is a published author on the Immigration Review Journal (Lexis Nexis), and feature on CPD platforms such as Hearsay the Legal Podcast, Sidebar and the College of Law CPD.

Further Information

• Online
• Online

• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 18 November 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 18 November 2026 - 16:00:00

Presented by Nikhil Joshi

8AM START (IMMIGRATION LAWYER, NIKHIL JOSHI)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

12PM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

1PM   WK1421     Practice Management and business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

2PM WK1422   Professional Skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

3PM WK1423    Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4PM CLOSE

 

 

About Nikhil Joshi

Nikhil Joshi is a dual-qualified Immigration Lawyer (India & Australia) based in Sydney and practising with Hillman & Associates Lawyers. He advises individuals, corporates, and agents on complex visa strategy, refusals, compliance, and sponsorship pathways. Known for his practical, case-focused approach, Nikhil combines technical expertise with real-world insight drawn from active casework before the Department of Home Affairs and the ART. In addition to legal practice, he tutors law students of the Legal Profession Admission Board’s Diploma in Law program, where he focuses on developing clear, practice-oriented understanding of complex legislation and case law.

Further Information

• Online
• Online

• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 25 November 2026 - 08:00:00
• End date: 25 November 2026 - 18:30:00

Presented by William Levingston and Ko Ko Aung

8AM START (IMMIGRATION LAWYER, KOKO AUNG)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

8AM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

9AM   WK1421     Practice Management and Business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

10AM WK1422   Professional skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

11AM WK1423   Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

12PM LUNCH

12:30PM (IMMIGRATION LAWYER, WILLIAM LEVINGSTON)

12:30PM WK2159    Masterclass: Notice of Intention to Cancel (NOIC) for Temporary and Permanent visas (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

2:30PM   WK1108      Parent visas (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4:30PM   WK1340 Webinar  Employer visa essentials sc482 (incl. SID), sc494, sc407, sc400, sc186  (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

6:30PM CLOSE

About Ko Ko Aung

 

 

Ko Ko Aung is an award-winning immigration lawyer with extensive experience in migration law, encompassing skilled, family, humanitarian, and employer-sponsored visas. He is the recipient of the 2023 Law Council Lawyer of the Year Award, the 2023 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Award in the Migration category, and the 2024 Humanitarian Lawyer of the Year Award by STARTTS and the Refugee Council of Australia. As a Special Counsel at Albert Arthur Lawyers, Ko Ko leads pro bono initiatives, collaborating with not-for-profit organizations to support refugees and displaced individuals. His passion for advocacy, coupled with his practical expertise, has made him a sought-after speaker and trainer in Australian migration law.

 

 

About William Levingston

William Levingston is a lawyer based in Sydney who practices Immigration, Administrative and Criminal Law. His specialities include developing strategic and tactical legal advice relating to complex Immigration law issues. William regularly appears in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Migration and Refugee matters and appears as an advocate in NSW and Federal Courts.

 

William’s main practice philosophy is developing strategies to achieve results in every Immigration matter. His strategic insights into complex issues and the exploration of new ideas and thought processes in his seminar series have allowed his colleagues to achieve success in their practice.

Further Information

• Online
• Online

• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 2 December 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 2 December 2026 - 16:00:00

Presented by Arnela Tolic

8AM START (IMMIGRATION LAWYER, ARNELA TOLIC)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

12PM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

1PM   WK1421     Practice Management and business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

2PM WK1422   Professional Skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

3PM WK1423    Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4PM CLOSE

 

About Arnela Tolic

Arnela, is a dynamic and responsive Immigration Lawyer.

 

 

After relocating to Australia in 2001, her own migration journey inspired her to help other immigrants to make the move to Australia.

 

Arnela spent many weekends, mornings and late nights to perfect her migration skills and handles each client's matter, as she would her own.

 

"Her motto"- You are part of your clients Migration journey.

 

Her passion in immigration law continues outside of her work practice through mentoring offerings to her current RMA peers, to navigate through the complexities of immigration law.

 

Arnela has authored well over 60 new Immigration law CPD topics for Legal Training Australia for Continued Professional Development.

 

Her business acumen and attention to detail and provision of Strategic Immigration law advice is well regarded and sought after.

Further Information

• Online
• Online

• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 8 December 2026 - 08:00:00
• End date: 8 December 2026 - 18:30:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston & Owen Harris

8AM START (ACCREDITED SPECIALIST IMMIGRATION LAWYER, CHRISTOPHER LEVINGSTON)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

8AM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

9AM   WK1421     Practice Management and Business skills (Lawyer mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

10AM WK1422   Professional Skills (Lawyer mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

11AM WK1423   Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

12PM LUNCH

12:30PM (ACCREDITED SPECIALIST, OWEN HARRIS)

12:30PM WK2382    Subclass 500 - Eligibility criteria, preparing a fail-free student visa application (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

2:30PM   WK420      Partner visas (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4:30PM WK1340 Webinar  Employer visa essentials sc482 (incl. SID), sc494, sc407, sc400, sc186 (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

6:30PM CLOSE

 

About Owen Harris

Owen is a former Registered Migration Agent (0851294) and has been providing immigration advice for 15 years. He served on the Ministerial panel advising Assistant Minister Jason Wood.

 

He is a regular contributor the various online forums, helping many people with his expertise and insights. Prior to becoming a lawyer Owen had 25 years’ experience in IT.

 

As a former Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Canberra, he taught most areas of law (except migration) to postgraduate law students for over a decade.

 

 

About Christopher Levingston

Christopher Levingston is a Solicitor who has now been in practice for over 35 years. He is an Accredited Specialist with the Law Society of NSW and has held that appointment for over 25 years.

 

He has been lecturing to both RMAs and Solicitors for about 30 years in the field of Immigration Law and has an outstanding record of effective communication and the transmission of complex ideas. He brings  to the profession  unprecedented  knowledge and expertise to this complex and ever changing field of law. He is regularly interviewed by the media and notwithstanding a busy practice and lecturing commitments his motto of “Any Question, Any time” encourages fellow practitioners to approach him for advice and assistance on a regular basis.

Further Information

• Online
• Online

• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 12 January 2027 - 12:00:00
• End date: 12 January 2027 - 16:00:00

Presented by Owen Harris

8AM START (ACCREDITED SPECIALIST, OWEN HARRIS)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

12PM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

1PM   WK1421     Practice Management and business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

2PM WK1422   Professional Skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

3PM WK1423    Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4PM CLOSE

 

About Owen Harris

Owen is a former Registered Migration Agent (0851294) and has been providing immigration advice for 15 years. He served on the Ministerial panel advising Assistant Minister Jason Wood.

 

He is a regular contributor the various online forums, helping many people with his expertise and insights. Prior to becoming a lawyer Owen had 25 years’ experience in IT.

 

As a former Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Canberra, he taught most areas of law (except migration) to postgraduate law students for over a decade.

Further Information

• Online
• Online

• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 19 January 2027 - 08:00:00
• End date: 19 January 2027 - 18:30:00

Presented by Nikhil Joshi and Arnela Tolic

8AM START (IMMIGRATION LAWYER, NIKHIL JOSHI)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

8AM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

9AM   WK1421     Practice Management and business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

10AM WK1422   Professional Skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

11AM WK1423   Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

12PM LUNCH

12:30PM (IMMIGRATION LAWYER, ARNELA TOLIC)

12:30PM     WK1340    Employer visa essentials sc482 (incl. SID), sc494, sc407, sc400, sc186 (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

2:30PM   WK2844     Genuine Position descriptions for Subclass 482 and Subclass 186   (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4:30PM   WK2741    186 ENS – Corporate restructures and complex issues (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

6:30PM CLOSE

 

About Nikhil Joshi

 

 

Nikhil Joshi is a dual-qualified Immigration Lawyer (India & Australia) based in Sydney and practising with Hillman & Associates Lawyers. He advises individuals, corporates, and agents on complex visa strategy, refusals, compliance, and sponsorship pathways. Known for his practical, case-focused approach, Nikhil combines technical expertise with real-world insight drawn from active casework before the Department of Home Affairs and the ART. In addition to legal practice, he tutors law students of the Legal Profession Admission Board’s Diploma in Law program, where he focuses on developing clear, practice-oriented understanding of complex legislation and case law.

 

 

About Arnela Tolic

Arnela, is a dynamic and responsive Immigration Lawyer.

 

 

After relocating to Australia in 2001, her own migration journey inspired her to help other immigrants to make the move to Australia.

 

Arnela spent many weekends, mornings and late nights to perfect her migration skills and handles each client's matter, as she would her own.

 

"Her motto"- You are part of your clients Migration journey.

 

Her passion in immigration law continues outside of her work practice through mentoring offerings to her current RMA peers, to navigate through the complexities of immigration law.

 

Arnela has authored well over 60 new Immigration law CPD topics for Legal Training Australia for Continued Professional Development.

 

Her business acumen and attention to detail and provision of Strategic Immigration law advice is well regarded and sought after.

Further Information

• Online
• Online

• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 10 February 2027 - 12:00:00
• End date: 10 February 2027 - 16:00:00

Presented by Ko Ko Aung

 

8AM START (IMMIGRATION LAWYER, KO KO AUNG)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

12PM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

1PM   WK1421     Practice Management and business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

2PM WK1422   Professional Skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

3PM WK1423    Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4PM CLOSE

About Ko Ko Aung

 

 

Ko Ko Aung is an award-winning immigration lawyer with extensive experience in migration law, encompassing skilled, family, humanitarian, and employer-sponsored visas. He is the recipient of the 2023 Law Council Lawyer of the Year Award, the 2023 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Award in the Migration category, and the 2024 Humanitarian Lawyer of the Year Award by STARTTS and the Refugee Council of Australia. As a Special Counsel at Albert Arthur Lawyers, Ko Ko leads pro bono initiatives, collaborating with not-for-profit organizations to support refugees and displaced individuals. His passion for advocacy, coupled with his practical expertise, has made him a sought-after speaker and trainer in Australian migration law.

Further Information

• Online
• Online

• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 16 February 2027 - 08:00:00
• End date: 16 February 2027 - 18:30:00

Presented by Arnela Tolic and Owen Harris

 

8AM START (IMMIGRATION LAWYER, ARNELA TOLIC)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

8AM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

9AM   WK1421     Practice Management and Business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

 

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

10AM WK1422   Professional Skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

11AM WK1423   Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

12PM LUNCH

 

12:30PM (ACCREDITED SPECIALIST, OWEN HARRIS)

12:30PM WK1108    Parent visas (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

2:30PM   WK2603    Australian visa refusals and appeals to ART (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4:30PM WK1340     Employer visa essentials sc482 (incl. SID), sc494, sc407, sc400, sc186 (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

6:30PM CLOSE

 

About Arnela Tolic

 

Arnela, is a dynamic and responsive Immigration Lawyer.

 

After relocating to Australia in 2001, her own migration journey inspired her to help other immigrants to make the move to Australia.

 

Arnela spent many weekends, mornings and late nights to perfect her migration skills and handles each client's matter, as she would her own.

 

"Her motto"- You are part of your clients Migration journey.

 

Her passion in immigration law continues outside of her work practice through mentoring offerings to her current RMA peers, to navigate through the complexities of immigration law.

 

Arnela has authored well over 60 new Immigration law CPD topics for Legal Training Australia for Continued Professional Development.

 

Her business acumen and attention to detail and provision of Strategic Immigration law advice is well regarded and sought after.

 

 

About Owen Harris

 

Owen is a former Registered Migration Agent (0851294) and has been providing immigration advice for 15 years. He served on the Ministerial panel advising Assistant Minister Jason Wood.

 

He is a regular contributor the various online forums, helping many people with his expertise and insights. Prior to becoming a lawyer Owen had 25 years’ experience in IT.

 

As a former Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Canberra, he taught most areas of law (except migration) to postgraduate law students for over a decade.

Further Information

• Online
• Online

• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 2 March 2027 - 12:00:00
• End date: 2 March 2027 - 16:00:00

Presented by Nikhil Joshi

8AM START (MMIGRATION LAWYER, NIKHIL JOSHI)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

12PM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

1PM   WK1421     Practice Management and business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

2PM WK1422   Professional Skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

3PM WK1423    Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4PM CLOSE

 

 

About Nikhil Joshi

 

 

Nikhil Joshi is a dual-qualified Immigration Lawyer (India & Australia) based in Sydney and practising with Hillman & Associates Lawyers. He advises individuals, corporates, and agents on complex visa strategy, refusals, compliance, and sponsorship pathways. Known for his practical, case-focused approach, Nikhil combines technical expertise with real-world insight drawn from active casework before the Department of Home Affairs and the ART. In addition to legal practice, he tutors law students of the Legal Profession Admission Board’s Diploma in Law program, where he focuses on developing clear, practice-oriented understanding of complex legislation and case law.

Further Information

• Online
• Online

• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 9 March 2027 - 08:00:00
• End date: 9 March 2027 - 18:30:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston and Ko Ko Aung

 

8AM START (ACCREDITED SPECIALIST IMMIGRATION LAWYER, CHRISTOPHER LEVINGSTON)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

8AM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

9AM   WK1421     Practice Management and Business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

10AM WK1422   Professional skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

11AM WK1423   Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

12PM LUNCH

12:30PM (IMMIGRATION LAWYER, KO KO AUNG)

12:30PM    WK2669  Refusals and cancellations (How to advise, prepare submissions, and lodge appeals to ART) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

1:30PM WK1016 Visa options for s48 Bar applicants (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

2:30PM  WK1340    Employer visa essentials sc482 (incl. SID), sc494, sc407, sc400, sc186 (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4:30PM  WK420   Partner visas including domestic violence (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

 

6:30PM CLOSE

About Christopher Levingston

Christopher Levingston is a Solicitor who has now been in practice for over 35 years. He is an Accredited Specialist with the Law Society of NSW and has held that appointment for over 25 years.

 

He has been lecturing to both RMAs and Solicitors for about 30 years in the field of Immigration Law and has an outstanding record of effective communication and the transmission of complex ideas. He brings  to the profession  unprecedented  knowledge and expertise to this complex and ever changing field of law. He is regularly interviewed by the media and notwithstanding a busy practice and lecturing commitments his motto of “Any Question, Any time” encourages fellow practitioners to approach him for advice and assistance on a regular basis.

 

About Ko Ko Aung

 

 

Ko Ko Aung is an award-winning immigration lawyer with extensive experience in migration law, encompassing skilled, family, humanitarian, and employer-sponsored visas. He is the recipient of the 2023 Law Council Lawyer of the Year Award, the 2023 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Award in the Migration category, and the 2024 Humanitarian Lawyer of the Year Award by STARTTS and the Refugee Council of Australia. As a Special Counsel at Albert Arthur Lawyers, Ko Ko leads pro bono initiatives, collaborating with not-for-profit organizations to support refugees and displaced individuals. His passion for advocacy, coupled with his practical expertise, has made him a sought-after speaker and trainer in Australian migration law.

 

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• Start Date: 16 March 2027 - 12:00:00
• End date: 16 March 2027 - 16:00:00

Presented by William Levingston

8AM START (IMMIGRATION LAWYER, WILLIAM LEVINGSTON)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

12PM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

1PM   WK1421     Practice Management and business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

2PM WK1422   Professional Skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

3PM WK1423    Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4PM CLOSE

About William Levingston

William Levingston is a lawyer based in Sydney who practices Immigration, Administrative and Criminal Law. His specialities include developing strategic and tactical legal advice relating to complex Immigration law issues. William regularly appears in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Migration and Refugee matters and appears as an advocate in NSW and Federal Courts.

 

William’s main practice philosophy is developing strategies to achieve results in every Immigration matter. His strategic insights into complex issues and the exploration of new ideas and thought processes in his seminar series have allowed his colleagues to achieve success in their practice.

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 23 March 2027 - 08:00:00
• End date: 23 March 2027 - 18:30:00

Presented by Marsha Bassily and William Levingston

8AM START (IMMIGRATION LAWYER, WILLIAM LEVINGSTON)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

8AM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

9AM   WK1421     Practice Management and business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

 

10AM WK1422   Professional Skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

11AM WK1423    Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

12PM LUNCH

12:30PM (IMMIGRATION LAWYER, MARSHA BASSILY)

12:30PM WK2156    Masterclass: Australian visa cancellation under s116 of Migration Act (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

2:30PM   WK1340   Employer visa essentials sc482 (incl. SID), sc494, sc407, sc400, sc186

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4:30PM   WK2604    Alleviating the pressure: Australian Citizenship and Criminal convictions (Assessment of s501 Character test) (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

6:30PM CLOSE

 

About Marsha Bassily

Marsha is the Founder and Principal Immigration Lawyer at MB Lawyers. Her main interest is corporate immigration: assisting corporates and their staff, with their Australian visa requirements, compliance, and strategy.

 

Marsha was admitted to practice in Law in 2005 (NSW), after completing a B Arts/Law (The University of Sydney). She is a Notary Public  (2018 to present) (Legal Practitioners Admission Board) and a Barrister Solicitor to New Zealand High Court (2023 to present).

 

Marsha thoroughly support mentoring, and have had the privilege to a be a Senior Lawyer Mentor to young lawyers and migration professionals (NSW Law Society, DWL)

 

Marsha is a published author on the Immigration Review Journal (Lexis Nexis), and feature on CPD platforms such as Hearsay the Legal Podcast, Sidebar and the College of Law CPD.

 

 

About William Levingston

William Levingston is a lawyer based in Sydney who practices Immigration, Administrative and Criminal Law. His specialities include developing strategic and tactical legal advice relating to complex Immigration law issues. William regularly appears in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Migration and Refugee matters and appears as an advocate in NSW and Federal Courts.

 

William’s main practice philosophy is developing strategies to achieve results in every Immigration matter. His strategic insights into complex issues and the exploration of new ideas and thought processes in his seminar series have allowed his colleagues to achieve success in their practice.

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)

• Start Date: 30 March 2027 - 08:00:00
• End date: 30 March 2027 - 18:30:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston and Owen Harris

8AM START (ACCREDITED SPECIALIST IMMIGRATION LAWYER, CHRISTOPHER LEVINGSTON)

Part 1 - Ethics & Practice Management (2 Hours)

8AM  M1A10034   Ethics and Professional responsibility (Mandatory subject for Lawyers and RMAs) (1CPD)

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - mandatory)

9AM   WK1421     Practice Management and business skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

Part 2 - Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 (2 Hours)

10AM WK1422   Professional Skills (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Professional skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.3 - mandatory)

11AM WK1423    Substantive Law (Lawyer Mandatory subject) (1CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

12PM LUNCH

12:30PM (ACCREDITED SPECIALIST, OWEN HARRIS)

12:30PM WK2156    Masterclass: Australian visa cancellation under s116 of Migration Act (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

2:30PM   WK2819  Student visa applications: End-to-End Intensive  (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

4:30PM   WK2604    Alleviating the pressure: Australian Citizenship and Criminal convictions (Assessment of s501 Character test) (2CPD)

Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

6:30PM CLOSE

 

About Christopher Levingston

Christopher Levingston is a Solicitor who has now been in practice for over 35 years. He is an Accredited Specialist with the Law Society of NSW and has held that appointment for over 25 years.

 

He has been lecturing to both RMAs and Solicitors for about 30 years in the field of Immigration Law and has an outstanding record of effective communication and the transmission of complex ideas. He brings  to the profession  unprecedented  knowledge and expertise to this complex and ever changing field of law. He is regularly interviewed by the media and notwithstanding a busy practice and lecturing commitments his motto of “Any Question, Any time” encourages fellow practitioners to approach him for advice and assistance on a regular basis.

 

About Owen Harris

Owen is a former Registered Migration Agent (0851294) and has been providing immigration advice for 15 years. He served on the Ministerial panel advising Assistant Minister Jason Wood.

 

He is a regular contributor the various online forums, helping many people with his expertise and insights. Prior to becoming a lawyer Owen had 25 years’ experience in IT.

 

As a former Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Canberra, he taught most areas of law (except migration) to postgraduate law students for over a decade.

 

 

 

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• Event times and dates are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney)