• Start Date: 24 August 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 24 August 2026 - 13:00:00

Presented by Karolina Caroline Curcic, Senior Registered Migration Agent

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

Summary

This webinar provides a comprehensive examination of Condition 8503 (No Further Stay), including its legislative basis, policy objectives, and practical application. It explains when the condition is mandatory, discretionary or cannot be imposed, and examines the Department's use of Condition 8503 to maintain the integrity of Australia's temporary visa program. The webinar focuses on the waiver provisions under regulation 2.05(4), outlining the requirements for demonstrating compelling and compassionate circumstances that have developed since visa grant and are beyond the applicant's control. Through practical examples, waiver strategies and case law, participants learn how to prepare persuasive waiver submissions, identify appropriate supporting evidence, and advise clients on the prospects of a successful waiver request and the limited avenues for review.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the purpose, operation and legislative basis of Condition 8503 (No Further Stay).

2. Distinguish between circumstances where Condition 8503 is mandatory, discretionary or cannot be imposed.

3. Assess the practical effect of Condition 8503 on a visa holder's ability to lodge further substantive visa applications in Australia.

4. Identify the statutory requirements for waiving Condition 8503 under regulation 2.05(4), including the requirement for compelling and compassionate circumstances that developed after visa grant and were beyond the applicant's control.

5. Evaluate whether a client's circumstances are likely to satisfy the waiver criteria.

6. Prepare comprehensive and persuasive Condition 8503 waiver submissions supported by appropriate documentary evidence.

7. Identify the types of evidence required to support waiver requests, including medical, family, humanitarian and country information.

8. Recognise circumstances that will generally not justify a waiver and appropriately advise clients regarding their prospects.

9. Understand the review options available following a refusal to waive Condition 8503, including the distinction between judicial review and merits review.

10.Apply principles from relevant case law to strengthen waiver requests and identify potential jurisdictional errors in waiver decisions.

About Karolina Caroline Curcic

Welcome, I’m Karolina and I present my webinars in an informative, interactive yet interesting way.  I have been told that I’m a very good trainer but I will leave that up to you the participant to decide.

I have been a Registered Migration Agent since 2011. My love of migration was inspired by my father whom I used to assist whilst my daughter was younger, and it was his passion in helping people, this joy at his clients receiving their visas, and the respectable way he spoke to each and every client that inspired me to be that same Agent, one that performs her job with the client’s best interest in mind, with the same enthusiasm and respect my father taught me. He is now retired but still loves to hear my migration stories:)

Through the years I have never advertised, all of my clients have approached me through recommendations and it’s fair to say that I have lodged a large volume of visa applications.

Aside from migration, I am now presenting webinars and this has been a new outlet of creativity for me and I have found a new passion.  Not many people are lucky enough to have found the very thing that inspires and drives them but I can say that LTA has given me that opportunity and I am proud to say I am a LTA Presenter.

I hope to see you soon and I hope you enjoy the interactive nature of my webinars.

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• Start Date: 24 August 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 24 August 2026 - 14:30:00

• Presented by Marsha Bassily, Immigration Lawyer
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This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

Summary

This webinar provides practical guidance on preparing high-quality submissions for the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) and the Department of Home Affairs. It examines the purpose of submissions, effective legal writing techniques, appropriate submission structures, and different submission strategies depending on the circumstances of the case. The webinar explores direct, fragmented, persuasive, adversarial and filtered approaches to submissions, as well as drafting techniques, case theory development, evidentiary analysis, and advocacy before the ART. It also covers compliance with the ART Practice Direction, ethical obligations under the Code of Conduct, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Natural Justice letters, and best practice for written and oral submissions to maximise the prospects of success.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants should be able to:

1. Explain the purpose of written submissions and identify when submissions add value to visa applications and ART proceedings.

2. Apply effective legal writing principles to prepare clear, concise, persuasive and professionally presented submissions.

3. Select the most appropriate submission strategy, including direct, fragmented, persuasive, adversarial and filtered approaches, according to the circumstances of the case.

4. Structure submissions logically using headings, executive summaries, coherent arguments and appropriate referencing to legislation, policy and relevant authorities.

5. Develop an effective case theory by identifying the key legal and factual issues and presenting evidence strategically.

6. Prepare submissions in response to Requests for Information (RFIs), Natural Justice letters and discretionary decision-making processes.

7. Advise clients on the preparation, review and use of written submissions in ART proceedings, including the advantages and risks of written advocacy.

8. Comply with the ART Practice Direction, including procedural requirements, filing timeframes and submission standards.

9. Apply ethical and professional obligations under the Code of Conduct when preparing submissions and communicating with the Department and the Tribunal.

10. Identify the characteristics of successful submissions, including accuracy, consistency, evidentiary support, timely filing and persuasive advocacy.

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.

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• Start Date: 25 August 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 25 August 2026 - 14:00:00

• Presented by Arnela Tolic, Immigration Lawyer

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

Summary

1. This intensive workshop provides a comprehensive and practical examination of Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) across Australia and their interaction with employer-sponsored visa pathways. The session explores how DAMAs operate as labour agreement frameworks to address regional workforce shortages while creating flexible sponsorship opportunities for employers.

2. Participants will examine the structure and operation of the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID), Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) and Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) pathways under DAMA arrangements. The workshop covers endorsement processes, labour agreements, labour market testing, occupation eligibility, available concessions, permanent residence pathways, and evidentiary requirements.

3. Using practical examples and state-by-state analysis, participants will learn to navigate occupation lists, employer eligibility, English, age and salary concessions, labour agreement requirements, and strategic workforce planning considerations to prepare compliant and commercially effective employer-sponsored applications.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

1. Explain the structure, purpose and operation of the DAMA framework and distinguish DAMAs from company-specific and industry labour agreements.

2. Assess employer eligibility and endorsement requirements across designated regions, including business viability, workforce need, labour market testing and compliance obligations.

3. Apply the legislative and policy requirements for preparing DAMA endorsement requests, labour agreement applications, nominations and associated visa applications.

4. Evaluate occupation eligibility and identify the concessions available under different DAMAs, including age, English language, salary, work experience and permanent residence concessions.

5. Advise employers on the interaction between DAMAs and the Subclass 482 (SID), Subclass 494 (SESR) and Subclass 186 (ENS) visa pathways.

6. Compare the key features of DAMAs operating across Australian states and territories and recommend the most appropriate pathway based on an employer's workforce needs.

7. Develop practical strategies for preparing compliant, commercially realistic and decision-ready DAMA applications while ensuring ongoing compliance with sponsorship and labour agreement obligations.

8. Advise employers on long-term workforce planning and permanent residence pathways available through DAMA arrangements.

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.

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• Start Date: 26 August 2026 - 11:00:00
• End date: 26 August 2026 - 12:00:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston, Accredited Immigration Law Specialist

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

Summary

1. Ethics and professional responsibility are fundamental to competent and trusted practice as a Registered Migration Agent or Lawyer. They provide the framework for making professional decisions that are lawful, fair, transparent and in the best interests of clients while preserving confidence in the migration advice profession and broader legal system.

2. This webinar explores the ethical obligations and professional standards that govern practice, including the Migration Agents Code of Conduct, relevant legislative obligations, duties owed to clients, and broader professional responsibilities. Participants will examine practical issues including conflicts of interest, confidentiality, truthfulness in dealings with clients and government, competence, professional judgment, practice management, and emerging ethical challenges such as the use of artificial intelligence.

3. Through legislative examples, case studies and real-world scenarios, participants will develop a structured approach to ethical decision-making and learn how to identify and respond appropriately to professional risks and dilemmas encountered in migration practice.

4. This session reinforces that ethical practice is not simply compliance with rules. It is the exercise of professional judgment, integrity and accountability in every interaction with clients, regulators, colleagues and the community.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants should be able to:

1. Explain the role of ethics and professional responsibility in migration practice and legal services.

2. Interpret and apply key obligations under the Migration Agents Code of Conduct and relevant legislative frameworks.

3. Identify actual, potential and perceived conflicts of interest and implement appropriate management strategies.

4. Apply ethical decision-making methodologies to workplace and client scenarios.

5. Recognise duties relating to honesty, integrity, confidentiality, competence and professional independence.

6. Identify conduct that may amount to professional misconduct, unsatisfactory professional conduct or regulatory non-compliance.

7. Evaluate ethical risks associated with communication practices, client management and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.

8. Respond appropriately to situations involving misleading information, client pressure, confidentiality concerns and competing obligations.

9. Understand the disciplinary and regulatory powers relevant to migration practice and the consequences of non-compliance.

10. Demonstrate professional behaviours that support public confidence in the migration advice profession.

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.

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• Start Date: 26 August 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 26 August 2026 - 13:00:00

Presented by Immigration Lawyer, Ko Ko Aung

Summary

1. This practical workshop provides a step-by-step guide to preparing and lodging Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) applications, covering the full lifecycle of standard business sponsorship, nomination and visa application preparation. The session examines recent legislative reforms and policy updates affecting employer-sponsored migration and provides a structured framework for preparing compliant and decision-ready applications.

2. Participants will explore the operation of the Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams, including sponsorship requirements, nomination criteria, occupation selection, labour market testing, salary thresholds, Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR), genuine position requirements and visa-stage obligations. The workshop also examines practical issues including English language requirements, mandatory skills assessments, changing employers, sponsorship compliance and permanent residence transition pathways.

3.  Using worked examples and practical case studies, attendees will develop strategies to prepare stronger applications, identify refusal risks and manage employer-sponsored matters from initial business assessment through to visa grant.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

1. Explain the structure and operation of the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) program and distinguish between the Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams.

2. Apply sponsorship requirements and prepare compliant Standard Business Sponsorship applications for employer clients.

3. Assess nomination requirements including genuine position, occupation selection, ANZSCO alignment and employment arrangements.

4. Interpret labour market testing requirements, exemptions and international trade obligation considerations affecting nomination preparation.

5. Evaluate salary obligations including AMSR and income threshold requirements and prepare supporting evidence.

6. Apply visa-stage requirements including skills, qualifications, English language, work experience and health insurance obligations.

7. Identify common refusal risks and increased Departmental scrutiny themes affecting sponsorship, nomination and visa applications.

8. Develop compliant application workflows and document strategies to manage end-to-end SID matters efficiently.

9. Assess strategic issues affecting employer transitions and permanent residence pathways, including interactions with Subclass 186 and related reforms.

10. Prepare decision-ready Subclass 482 applications supported by practical examples and legislative analysis.

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: 26 August 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 26 August 2026 - 14:30:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston, Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

Summary

1. Understanding and complying with the Code of Conduct is fundamental to effective migration practice and professional risk management. Complaints to OMARA frequently arise not because of legal complexity, but because of communication failures, unclear expectations, poor documentation, inadequate service agreements and breakdowns in the client relationship.

2. This webinar provides a practical examination of a registered migration agent’s professional obligations under the Code of Conduct, with particular focus on complaints handling, client management, service agreements, confidentiality, record keeping and interactions with OMARA.

3. Participants will explore how client relationships are formed, the scope of obligations owed to clients (including prospective clients), complaint escalation pathways, OMARA investigation processes and practical strategies to reduce complaints and regulatory exposure.

4. The session examines real-world scenarios involving client dissatisfaction, fee disputes, communication breakdowns and professional conduct obligations to help RMAs strengthen practice systems and maintain compliant, client-focused services.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session participants should be able to:

1. Identify when a client relationship arises under the Migration Act and recognise the obligations owed under the Code of Conduct.

2. Explain the core professional obligations of registered migration agents including compliance, confidentiality, communication and client care.

3. Apply Code of Conduct requirements relating to consumer guides, service agreements, fees, record keeping and disclosure obligations

4. Assess common causes of client dissatisfaction and complaints and implement practical complaint prevention strategies.

5. Develop approaches to managing difficult client interactions while maintaining professionalism and compliance.

6. Interpret obligations relating to complaint responses, mediation processes and engagement with OMARA.

7. Distinguish between informal complaint handling processes and formal OMARA investigations.

8. Evaluate service agreement drafting practices to reduce scope disputes and fee complaints.

9. Apply risk mitigation strategies including expectation management, documentation, supervision and effective communication.

10. Develop compliant systems and procedures to strengthen practice management and reduce regulatory exposure.

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.

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• Start Date: 27 August 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 27 August 2026 - 15:00:00

Presented by Immigration Lawyer, Arnela Tolic

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

About this webinar:

A Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a flexible way for states, territories and/or regions to deal with their individual economic and labour conditions through a labour agreement-based framework.

Under a DAMA, employers in designated areas who have skills and labour shortages can sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers.

This session is an intensive workshop which will explain how DAMAs work, the stages involved, and what can be achieved using them.

Whilst perhaps overly complicated, DAMAs can be a useful tool to assist regional employers in gaining access to the human resources they need to help ensure their ongoing viability.

Agents should come away from this session more confident in explaining DAMAs as a viable option to their clients.

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• Start Date: 31 August 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 31 August 2026 - 13:00:00

Presented by Owen Harris, Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer

This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.

Summary

1. Section 48 of the Migration Act 1958 is one of the most commonly misunderstood provisions in migration practice and can significantly restrict a client’s ability to lodge further visa applications while remaining in Australia. Understanding when the s48 bar applies, when it does not apply, and what alternative pathways remain available is critical to providing lawful and strategic migration advice.

2. This webinar provides a practical examination of the operation of the s48 bar, including its legislative framework, common trigger events, cancellation and refusal scenarios, and the interaction between Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 requirements. Participants will explore practical strategies for assessing eligibility, preserving lawful status and identifying viable visa pathways for affected clients.

3. The session examines available onshore visa options for s48 barred applicants, recent legislative developments, review rights, bridging visa considerations and professional obligations under the Migration Agents Code of Conduct when advising on applications with limited prospects of success.

4. Participants will strengthen their ability to diagnose complex refusal and cancellation scenarios, develop practical case strategies and provide compliant advice in high-risk matters involving restricted visa pathways.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session participants should be able to:

1. Explain the operation and effect of section 48 of the Migration Act 1958 and identify circumstances that trigger the s48 bar.

2. Distinguish between substantive and non-substantive visas and assess how visa status affects future application options.

3. Determine when a visa refusal, cancellation or invalid application does or does not activate the s48 bar.

4. Assess the interaction between Schedule 1 validity requirements and Schedule 2 grant criteria when advising s48 affected clients.

5. Identify visa subclasses that remain available to s48 barred applicants and evaluate their suitability.

6. Develop structured approaches for advising clients following visa refusals and cancellations.

7. Assess review rights, bridging visa strategies and lawful status management following adverse decisions.

8. Apply practical case management techniques to establish timelines, identify aggravating and mitigating circumstances and preserve future visa pathways.

9. Recognise professional obligations under the Migration Agents Code of Conduct when advising on low-prospect or potentially vexatious applications.

10. Develop strategic and compliant advice pathways for clients impacted by section 48 restrictions.

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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• Start Date: 2 September 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 2 September 2026 - 15:30:00

Presented by Arnela Tolic, Immigration Lawyer

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• Start Date: 16 September 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 16 September 2026 - 14:00:00

Presented by Immigration Lawyer, Arnela Tolic

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