• Start Date: 2 November 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 2 November 2026 - 14:00:00

• Presented by Karolina Caroline Curcic, Senior RMA

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

Labour Agreements remain one of the most flexible and strategically important employer sponsored migration pathways available where standard sponsorship pathways cannot adequately address workforce shortages or business needs.

This webinar provides a practical and comprehensive examination of Australia’s Labour Agreement framework, including Company Specific Labour Agreements, Industry Template Labour Agreements, Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs), Project Agreements, On-Hire arrangements and specialised industry pathways including Aged Care.

Participants will explore how Labour Agreements operate within the broader employer sponsored migration program and examine the commercial, legislative and policy considerations that influence Departmental decision-making. Particular focus is given to preparing persuasive business cases, demonstrating labour market need, seeking concessions to standard visa criteria, stakeholder consultation obligations, workforce planning, sponsorship compliance and pathways to permanent residence.

The session also examines practical issues arising under industry-specific agreements, including occupation access, salary concessions, English language concessions, labour market testing requirements, union engagement, nomination ceilings and compliance obligations following approval.

Through case studies, legislative analysis and strategic examples, participants will develop practical skills to structure decision-ready Labour Agreement requests and provide commercially informed advice to employer clients.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Explain the purpose, structure and operation of Australia’s Labour Agreement framework.

2. Distinguish between Company Specific Labour Agreements, Industry Template Labour Agreements, DAMAs, Project Agreements and On-Hire arrangements.

3. Identify circumstances where a Labour Agreement may be more appropriate than standard employer sponsored migration pathways.

4. Assess labour market need and prepare evidence to support genuine workforce shortages.

5. Analyse concession opportunities relating to occupations, English language requirements, salary, skills, age and permanent residence pathways.

6. Identify stakeholder consultation requirements and understand the evidentiary obligations associated with Labour Agreement requests.

7. Prepare persuasive and evidence-based Labour Agreement business cases aligned to Departmental expectations.

8. Evaluate nomination, sponsorship and compliance obligations that apply before and after Labour Agreement approval.

9. Advise clients on strategic use of industry-specific Labour Agreements, including aged care, on-hire and regional pathways.

10. Apply practical strategies to prepare compliant, commercially realistic and decision-ready Labour Agreement applications.

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

• Start Date: 2 November 2026 - 14:30:00
• End date: 2 November 2026 - 15:30:00

Presented by William Levingston, 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

This webinar examines the new Administrative Review Tribunal framework for determining certain temporary visa refusal reviews “on the papers” without an oral hearing. The changes commenced on 1 June 2026 and initially apply to student visa refusal reviews, with provision for other prescribed temporary visa matters.

The webinar explains the Tribunal’s powers under section 106 of the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024, the new written review procedure and the applicable Tribunal Practice Directions. It provides practical guidance on identifying the issues arising from the Department’s decision record, preparing persuasive written submissions, organising supporting evidence and responding to requests or adverse information within Tribunal deadlines.

Learning Outcomes

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

1.Explain when the ART may determine a review without conducting an oral hearing.

2. Identify the temporary visa refusal reviews subject to the new “on the papers” procedure.

3. Apply the relevant legislation and ART Practice Directions when preparing a review.

4. Analyse the Department’s decision record and identify the issues requiring evidence and submissions.

5. Prepare clear, concise and persuasive written submissions addressing the relevant visa criteria.

6. Select, organise and properly reference supporting evidence and annexures.

7. Respond effectively to requests for further information, questions and adverse information from the Tribunal.

8. Advise clients about the procedural consequences and risks of a review conducted without an oral hearing.

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: 3 November 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 3 November 2026 - 13:00:00

Presented by Senior RMA, Dr Nathan Willis

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 mandatory Code of Conduct webinar examines recent OMARA disciplinary decisions to identify the conduct that places registered migration agents at risk of caution, suspension or cancellation.

Using practical examples, Dr Nathan Willis will explore recurring compliance failures involving professional competence and diligence, misleading or unsupported applications, poor client communication, inadequate record keeping, mishandling of client money, deficient service agreements, office supervision and failures to cooperate with OMARA. The session will translate the published decisions into practical risk-management lessons that RMAs can apply to their everyday practice. OMARA publishes serious misconduct findings and disciplinary outcomes, and compliance with the current Code is required to remain registered.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Identify recurring Code breaches found in recent OMARA disciplinary decisions.

2. Explain the professional standards expected of RMAs when providing immigration assistance.

3. Recognise conduct that may result in a caution, suspension, cancellation or a finding that an agent is not fit and proper.

4. Apply the Code requirements relating to client communication, service agreements, fees, client money and file management.

5. Identify the risks of lodging applications with little or no prospect of success or relying on inaccurate or unsupported information.

6. Implement practical systems for supervision, record keeping and regulatory compliance.

7. Respond appropriately to complaints, requests for information and investigations conducted by OMARA.

About Dr Nathan Willis

Nathan is Senior Migration Consultant at Visa Assist Australia. He completed the Juris Doctor (Law) degree at the University of Southern Queensland and was awarded the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. Nathan further completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the Australian National University. He has been published in numerous academic journals and holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. He has experience including in Child, Orphan Relative, Humanitarian, Protection, Skilled Migration and Employer Sponsored visas. In addition, he has represented numerous clients successfully before the Administrative Review Tribunal and has extensive experience with complex migration matters. He is a current Teaching Fellow at Bond University.

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

• Start Date: 3 November 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 3 November 2026 - 14:30:00

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

• Start Date: 4 November 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 4 November 2026 - 13:00:00

Presented by Arnela Tolic and David Low

Summary

This one-hour webinar examines how Registered Migration Agents can use offshore administrative support while continuing to meet their personal obligations under the Code of Conduct. It clarifies the boundary between administrative work and immigration assistance and explores practical controls for delegation, supervision, quality assurance, confidentiality, client consent, document security, deadlines and file management. Practical scenarios demonstrate how to prevent role drift, manage compliance risks and maintain clear RMA accountability.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. distinguish administrative support from immigration assistance that must be provided by a registered migration agent;

2. apply the Code requirements concerning delegation, supervision, quality, accuracy and timeliness;

3. identify appropriate controls for confidentiality, client consent, system access, document security and record keeping;

4. develop clear task-allocation, review, escalation and deadline-management procedures for offshore team members; and

5. assess whether an offshore support arrangement provides sufficient evidence of reasonable supervision and RMA accountability.

Lawyer category - Practice management and business skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.2 - mandatory)

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

• Start Date: 4 November 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 4 November 2026 - 15:30:00

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 the Subclass 500 Student visa, with a particular focus on the Genuine Student (GS) criterion, which replaced the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement. It explains how decision makers assess whether an applicant genuinely intends to study in Australia by considering their personal circumstances, immigration history, academic background, financial capacity, course progression, and future career objectives. The webinar also covers English language requirements, financial capacity, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), the Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF), Ministerial Direction 115, and common refusal issues. Practical guidance is provided through legislative analysis, policy directions and recent Tribunal decisions to assist migration practitioners in preparing strong Student visa applications and addressing common integrity concerns.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Assess an applicant's eligibility for a Subclass 500 Student visa.

2. Apply the Genuine Student (GS) criterion and understand the factors considered under Ministerial Direction 108.

3. Evaluate an applicant's personal circumstances, immigration history, academic progression and future career objectives when assessing genuine student intentions.

4. Identify common red flags that may result in closer scrutiny or refusal, including course hopping, study gaps, inconsistent course progression and weak career alignment.

5. Advise clients on English language, financial capacity, health insurance and other legislative requirements for Student visa applications.

6. Understand the operation of the Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) and the evidentiary requirements applicable to different applicants.

7. Explain the operation of Ministerial Direction 115, including offshore processing priorities and provider allocation arrangements.

8. Prepare persuasive Genuine Student submissions supported by appropriate documentary evidence.

9. Apply practical lessons from recent Tribunal and Court decisions to strengthen Student visa applications and respond to common refusal themes.

10. Advise clients on ongoing Student visa obligations, including work limitations, course changes, visa conditions and maintaining compliance throughout their studies.

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

• Start Date: 5 November 2026 - 11:30:00
• End date: 5 November 2026 - 13:30:00

Presented by Marsha Bassily, 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

This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of Australia's employer-sponsored visa framework, with a particular focus on the Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482), which replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa from 7 December 2024. It examines the operation of the three SID streams (Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement), the introduction of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), revised work experience requirements, English language changes, income threshold indexation, sponsorship obligations and nomination requirements. The session also explores the consequential amendments to the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186), including expanded permanent residence pathways, changes to Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) eligibility, occupation requirements and work experience provisions. In addition, the webinar provides an overview of the subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa, together with the key features of subclasses 407 and 400, equipping practitioners with practical knowledge to advise employers and visa applicants on Australia's current employer-sponsored migration framework.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the structure and eligibility requirements of the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa, including the Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams.

2. Identify the operation of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and assess its impact on employer-sponsored migration pathways.

3. Apply the current nomination requirements, labour market testing, sponsorship obligations, annual market salary rate and income threshold requirements for employer-sponsored visas.

4. Advise on the changes to the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186), including Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition pathways and the expanded permanent residence opportunities arising from the SID reforms.

5. Assess eligibility for regional employer-sponsored visas (subclass 494) and understand the key features of subclasses 407 and 400, including their appropriate use in practice.

Lawyer category - Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

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

• Start Date: 9 November 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 9 November 2026 - 14:00:00

• 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

This webinar provides a practical overview of partner visa applications, with particular emphasis on complex issues commonly encountered in practice. It examines eligibility requirements, Schedule 3 criteria for onshore applicants without substantive visas, family violence provisions, Regulation 1.20J de facto relationship requirements, and character issues affecting sponsors and applicants. Through practical case studies, participants will develop strategies for identifying issues, preparing evidence, and advising clients on challenging partner visa matters.

Lawyer Outcomes

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

1. Explain the legislative framework governing partner visa applications, including key Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 requirements.

2. Assess when Schedule 3 applies, identify the relevant criteria, and advise clients on establishing compelling reasons for a waiver where appropriate.

3. Apply Regulation 1.20J to assess whether a de facto relationship satisfies the legislative requirements and identify appropriate supporting evidence.

4. Advise clients on the operation of the family violence provisions, including eligibility requirements, evidentiary pathways and practical considerations when preparing applications.

5. Identify and assess character issues affecting partner visa applications, including matters relating to both applicants and sponsors, and advise clients on the potential impact on visa outcomes.

6. Analyse complex partner visa scenarios through practical case studies and develop appropriate legal and strategic advice for clients.

7. Identify common pitfalls in partner visa applications and implement best practice approaches to preparing strong, decision-ready applications.

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

• Start Date: 9 November 2026 - 14:30:00
• End date: 9 November 2026 - 16:30:00

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 examines how visa and nomination applications are prioritised within Australia’s migration program and what those priorities mean in practice for Registered Migration Agents and their clients.

The session will explore the legislative, policy and administrative framework governing processing priorities, including relevant Ministerial Directions and Departmental processing arrangements. It will examine how factors such as visa subclass, occupation, industry sector, regional location, employer characteristics and applicant circumstances can affect the order in which applications are considered.

Particular attention will be given to the distinction between meeting the criteria for grant and receiving priority processing—an important distinction when advising clients about likely processing timeframes and migration strategy.

Using practical scenarios, the webinar will consider situations where two applicants may appear to have similarly strong applications but experience very different processing outcomes because they fall within different priority categories.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Identify the legislative and policy mechanisms used to establish processing priorities within Australia's migration program.

2. Interpret relevant Ministerial Directions and determine how priority categories apply to different visa and nomination applications.

3. Distinguish between visa eligibility, processing priority and published processing times when advising clients.

4. Assess how factors such as occupation, industry, regional location, employer circumstances and visa subclass may affect an application's processing position.

5. Provide clearer strategic advice to clients about processing expectations and respond appropriately when government processing priorities change after an application has been lodged.

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

• Start Date: 10 November 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 10 November 2026 - 13:00:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston, Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer and Miklos Ramos, Senior RMA

Summary

What happens when an OMARA complaint becomes an investigation, and ultimately results in a sanction?

In this candid, first-hand case study, an RMA who has personally experienced the OMARA complaints and investigation process takes participants through the matter from the initial complaint to the final regulatory outcome.

The session examines the complaint, OMARA’s investigation, section 308 and 309 notices, responses to allegations, the decision-making process and the eventual sanction. Importantly, the presenter will reflect on what went wrong, how they responded at the time, and what they would do differently with the benefit of hindsight.

Using this real-life experience, the session will identify practical lessons for all RMAs about compliance with the Code of Conduct and Occupational Competency Standards (OCS), with particular emphasis on client management, communication, file management, record keeping and professional practice.

The focus is not simply on what happens after OMARA receives a complaint, but on what practitioners can do in their everyday practice to reduce the risk of a complaint arising, and to respond appropriately if one does.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. understand the key stages of the OMARA complaints, investigation and sanction process, including the role of section 308 and 309 notices;

2. identify conduct and practice-management failures that can expose an RMA to complaints, investigation and regulatory action;

3. recognise how obligations under the Code of Conduct and OCS apply in everyday client management and professional practice;

4. identify the importance of effective client communication, contemporaneous record keeping and appropriate file management in managing regulatory risk;

5. understand practical considerations when responding to an OMARA complaint, allegation or notice; and

6.apply lessons from a real regulatory case to strengthen their own practice and reduce the risk of similar adverse outcomes.

Practice management and business skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.2 - mandatory)

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 Miklos Rakos

“From laboratory technician to restaurateur, trainer to Registered Migration Agent, my career has been anything but conventional. Registered initially as a Migration Agent in 2011, I have focused predominantly on employer-sponsored migration, assisting Australian businesses and skilled workers in navigating the complexities of the migration system. Along the way, I completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP), further strengthening my legal knowledge and professional expertise. My diverse background brings a practical, commercially minded perspective to migration advice and practice.”

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

• Start Date: 10 November 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 10 November 2026 - 14:30:00

Presented by Marsha Bassily, 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lawyer category - Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

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

• Start Date: 11 November 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 11 November 2026 - 13:00:00

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

This webinar examines the Ministerial Intervention framework following the amended Ministerial Instructions issued on 17 September 2025. It explains the impact of Davis v Minister; DCM20 v Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs [2023] HCA 10 and the removal of the Department’s former role in determining whether a request involves “unique or exceptional circumstances.”

Participants will learn when the Minister’s personal and non-compellable powers may be enlivened under sections 351, 501J, 46A and 48B of the Migration Act 1958. The webinar covers the new referral criteria, cases that are inappropriate for referral, transitional arrangements and the practical requirements for preparing a properly made and well-supported request.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Explain the Ministerial Intervention powers available under sections 351, 501J, 46A and 48B of the Migration Act 1958.

2. Identify the key changes introduced by the September 2025 Ministerial Instructions.

3. Explain the significance of the High Court’s decision in Davis; DCM20.

4. Determine whether a person satisfies the criteria for referral to the Minister.

5. Identify circumstances in which a request will be finalised without referral.

6. Apply the transitional arrangements to existing and previously lodged requests.

7. Prepare a properly made Ministerial Intervention request supported by relevant legal submissions and evidence.

8. Advise clients about the discretionary and non-compellable nature of Ministerial Intervention and the possible outcomes of a request.

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.

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

• Start Date: 11 November 2026 - 13:00:00
• End date: 11 November 2026 - 15:00:00

Presented by Rebecca Henzel, 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

This webinar will provide an overview of temporary and permanent parent visa pathways in Australia. It will explain the sponsorship requirements for different visa options and discuss strategies to help families plan short-term visits and long-term migration for their parents.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify parent visa pathways – Understand the different temporary and permanent parent visa options available in Australia.

2. Understand sponsorship requirements – Recognise the eligibility criteria, sponsorship obligations, and key requirements for different parent visa streams.

3. Compare visa options – Understand the differences between temporary and permanent parent visas, including their general benefits and limitations.

4.Develop migration strategies – Explore suitable short-term and long-term migration pathways based on family circumstances and migration goals.

5. Make informed decisions – Gain knowledge to plan the parent visa application process and identify the appropriate pathway for their family.

About Rebecca Henzel

Rebecca brings over 15 years of specialist experience in Immigration law, with a career spanning New Zealand, Singapore and Australia. Her cross-border expertise gives her a unique, practical understanding of the complexities clients face.

Australian immigration law is Rebecca’s true passion. She is driven by helping people and businesses navigate the system with confidence, and she’s guided thousands of clients toward achieving their goal of living and working in Australia.

Known for her ability to turn complex legislation into clear guidance, Rebecca delivers training that is engaging, practical and easy to apply. She has presented to audiences including global mobility teams, fellow immigration professionals and intending migrants.

Approachable, warm and highly interactive, Rebecca creates a space where participants feel comfortable asking questions —because she firmly believes that no question is ever too small when it comes to getting immigration right.

Rebecca brings over 15 years of specialist experience in Immigration law, with a career spanning New Zealand, Singapore and Australia. Her cross-border expertise gives her a unique, practical understanding of the complexities clients face.

Australian immigration law is Rebecca’s true passion. She is driven by helping people and businesses navigate the system with confidence, and she’s guided thousands of clients toward achieving their goal of living and working in Australia.

Known for her ability to turn complex legislation into clear guidance, Rebecca delivers training that is engaging, practical and easy to apply. She has presented to audiences including global mobility teams, fellow immigration professionals and intending migrants.

Approachable, warm and highly interactive, Rebecca creates a space where participants feel comfortable asking questions —because she firmly believes that no question is ever too small when it comes to getting immigration right.

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• Start Date: 12 November 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 12 November 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: 13 November 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 13 November 2026 - 13:00:00

Presented by Antonious (Tony) Nehme, 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.

About the session:

Overview and Learning Outcomes

• Receiving a Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation (NOICC) can be a daunting experience for visa holders and a complex matter for practitioners to navigate. Whether the visa in question is a temporary or permanent visa, understanding the legal framework, procedural requirements, and available response strategies is essential to achieving the best possible outcome for clients.

• This one-hour masterclass, led by experienced immigration lawyer Antonious Nehme, provides a comprehensive examination of the notice of intention to cancel process as it applies to both temporary and permanent visas under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth). The session will explore the key grounds upon which cancellation may be considered, the procedural fairness obligations that decision-makers must observe, and the critical steps practitioners should take upon receiving a NOICC on behalf of a client. Antonious will draw on practical case studies and real-world examples to illustrate effective response strategies, common pitfalls, and best practice approaches to protecting a client's visa status.

• Whether you are new to immigration law or looking to deepen your expertise in visa cancellation matters, this masterclass offers valuable, practice-ready insights that you can apply immediately in your work.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify and explain the key legislative provisions under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) that empower the Minister and delegates to cancel temporary and permanent visas, including the distinction between mandatory and discretionary cancellation powers.

• Develop effective response strategies to a NOICC, including the preparation of detailed submissions and supporting evidence that address the grounds for cancellation and advance compelling reasons why cancellation should not occur.

• Analyse the differences in process and potential consequences arising from cancellation of temporary visas as compared with permanent visas, and advise clients accordingly on the implications for their immigration status and future visa applications.

• Apply practical knowledge gained from case studies to identify common errors and pitfalls in responding to cancellation notices, and implement best practice approaches to safeguarding clients' visa rights.

About Antonious (Tony) Nehme

Antonious (Tony) Nehme is a Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law who has been practising in numerous areas for the last 10 years in various areas of the law, including immigration law. Tony is also a lecturer at Western Sydney University and University of Technology, lecturing within the Graduate Diploma of Migration Law. Tony is known for his outstanding record of effective communication and the transmission of complex ideas. Tony is also the principal solicitor of Goldstone Legal & Migration with his practice dealing with a range of immigration issues, from visa applications, merits review and judicial review applications.

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• Start Date: 16 November 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 16 November 2026 - 13:00:00

• Presented by Marsha Bassily, 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

This practical webinar provides a comprehensive examination of the Subclass 407 Training Visa, with a focus on preparing stronger sponsorship, nomination and visa applications in a rapidly changing regulatory environment. The session explores the purpose of the Subclass 407 visa, recent legislative and policy developments, and how the training pathway differs from employer-sponsored work visas.

Participants will examine the operation of the Temporary Activities Sponsorship framework, nomination requirements and visa-stage criteria, including the impact of the 11 March 2026 validity changes requiring sponsorship and nomination approval before visa lodgement. The workshop provides detailed guidance across all three nomination streams — training required for registration, occupational skills enhancement and overseas capacity building.

Through worked examples, training plan templates, legislative analysis and practical case studies, participants will learn how to structure compliant applications, align training programs with ANZSCO requirements, prepare persuasive submissions and reduce refusal risks under the Genuine Temporary Entrant criterion.

Learning Ouctomes

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

1. Explain the purpose, structure and legislative framework of the Subclass 407 Training Visa and distinguish it from Subclass 482 and other temporary visa pathways.

2. Interpret the 2026 legislative changes affecting Subclass 407 validity requirements and apply the revised sequencing requirements for sponsorship, nomination and visa lodgement.

3. Assess eligibility requirements across all three nomination streams under regulation 2.72B, including registration-based training, occupational skills enhancement and overseas capacity building.

4. Apply ANZSCO occupation selection principles and training suitability requirements when preparing nomination applications.

5. Prepare structured and compliant training plans including learning objectives, assessment methods, training duration and workplace-based components.

6. Identify and address Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) concerns and common refusal themes affecting Subclass 407 applications.

7. Evaluate evidence requirements at sponsorship, nomination and visa stages including training documentation, qualifications, workplace evidence and supporting submissions.

8. Develop strategic approaches to using the Subclass 407 as part of broader migration planning, including transition opportunities and limitations across skilled visa pathways.

9. Apply practical case studies and decision-making frameworks to prepare stronger and more commercially realistic training visa applications.

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)

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• Start Date: 16 November 2026 - 13:00:00
• End date: 16 November 2026 - 15:00:00

Presented by Rebecca Henzel, Immigration Lawyer

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• Start Date: 17 November 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 17 November 2026 - 13:00:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston, Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer

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

1. Explain the purpose and legal function of Client Service Agreements under the Migration Agents Code of Conduct.

2. Identify the mandatory elements required for a compliant Service Agreement and recognise common drafting deficiencies.

3. Distinguish between a Client Service Agreement, Form 956 and other engagement documents.

4. Apply Code requirements relating to consumer guides, scope of work, fees, disbursements and client communication obligations.

5. Draft financial provisions relating to fees, disbursements, refunds, payment terms and variations in accordance with the Code.

6. Assess when immigration assistance may commence and identify the requirements for a Service Agreement to be valid and in force.

7. Develop compliant termination, file management and record-keeping provisions.

8. Understand how Service Agreements support conflict management, expectation setting and complaint prevention.

9. Apply practical strategies to manage compliance risks, protect professional boundaries and strengthen client relationships.

10. Develop and maintain Client Service Agreement templates that support both Code compliance and commercially effective migration practice.

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: 17 November 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 17 November 2026 - 14:30:00

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: 19 November 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 19 November 2026 - 15:30:00

• 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.

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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: 23 November 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 23 November 2026 - 15:00:00

Presented by RMA, Thilinika Wijesinghe

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 comprehensive masterclass examines the complete General Skilled Migration process for subclasses 189, 190 and 491, from initial eligibility assessment and preparation of an Expression of Interest through to nomination, invitation, visa lodgement and decision.

Participants will learn how to identify the most appropriate visa pathway, calculate and substantiate points, prepare accurate SkillSelect EOIs and manage state or territory nomination requirements. The webinar will also address skills assessments, occupation lists, English-language requirements, invitation rounds, evidentiary requirements and common problems that can lead to delays or refusal.

Practical examples will demonstrate how to manage changes in circumstances, discrepancies between the EOI and visa application, partner points, employment claims and other issues arising before and after invitation. SkillSelect EOIs remain active for two years and may generally be updated until an invitation is issued, making ongoing EOI management an important part of competent advice.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Compare the eligibility requirements and strategic advantages of subclasses 189, 190 and 491.

2. Identify the applicable occupation list, assessing authority and skills-assessment requirements.

3. Calculate points accurately and identify the evidence required to substantiate each points claim.

4. Prepare, lodge and update an accurate Expression of Interest through SkillSelect.

5. Assess state and territory nomination requirements, including Registration of Interest processes and jurisdiction-specific criteria.

6. Manage invitations and prepare decision-ready visa applications within the prescribed timeframe.

7. Identify and address discrepancies between information contained in an EOI, nomination application and visa application.

8. Advise clients about common risks, including expiring documents, overstated points, changes in relationships or employment and unsubstantiated claims.

About Thilinika Wijesinghe

Thilinika Wijesinghe is an RMA based in Melbourne. Thilinika has 20+ years of experience in International Recruitment in the higher education sector and 12 years of experience in Australian Migration. Thilinika is the owner and Registered Migration Agent of Reliance International Migration Services.

Over the years, Thilinka has assisted many onshore and offshore applicants to call Australia home. Thilinika has assisted with a wide range of visas, from Family Visas, General Skilled Migration, and Employment Sponsored Visas to name a few.

Some of the visa categories Thilinika has lodged apart from permanent visas are visitor, student, Temporary Work visas (Entertainment, Sporting activities, religious stream etc)

Thilinka is passionate about sharing her expertise and being a CPD presenter.

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

Presented by Senior RMA, Nino Sekyere-Boakye

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

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.

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.

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.

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 Nino Sekyere-Boakye

Nino Sekyere-Boakye is based in Perth, Western Australia, and has been practising as a registered migration agent for over 17 years. During this time, Nino has assisted clients with thousands of visa applications across a wide range of visa categories.

While he works across other areas as well, he has a strong passion for migration work because of the relief and positive outcomes it brings to his clients.

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

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: 25 November 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 25 November 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

This webinar will explore the Australian partner visa framework, with a particular focus on family violence claims in partner visa applications. It will examine the differences between non-judicial and judicial family violence claims, relevant legal requirements, and strategies for managing complex cases. The webinar aims to strengthen participants’ understanding of family violence provisions and their practical application in partner visa matters.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Understand the partner visa framework – Explain the key requirements and legal framework governing Australian partner visa applications.

2.Understand family violence provisions – Identify the role of family violence claims in partner visa applications and understand the relevant provisions.

3. Differentiate between claim types – Distinguish between judicial and non-judicial family violence claims and understand their respective evidentiary requirements.

4. Assess evidence and documentation – Understand the types of evidence and supporting documentation relevant to establishing family violence claims.

5.Develop case strategies – Formulate appropriate strategies for addressing complex partner visa applications involving family violence claims.

6. Manage complex matters effectively – Recognise potential legal and procedural challenges and apply a structured approach to handling sensitive family violence cases.

Lawyer category - Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

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: 25 November 2026 - 14:30:00
• End date: 25 November 2026 - 16:30:00

Presented by Immigration Lawyer, Nikhil Joshi

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 the session:

This session offers a step-by-step breakdown of the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand(SID) visa process, covering all three critical stages:

Sponsorship Stage

Eligibility to become a Standard Business Sponsor

Application process via ImmiAccount

Obligations and compliance requirements

Duration and renewal of sponsorship status

Nomination Stage

Selecting an occupation from the relevant Skilled Occupation List

Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirements

Salary benchmarks and employment conditions

Genuine position criteria and business case preparation

Nomination lodgement and documentation

Visa Application Stage

Applicant eligibility: skills, qualifications, and English proficiency

Health and character requirements

Visa conditions and duration

Pathways to permanent residency (e.g., Subclass 186)

Bridging visa implications during processing

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.

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• Start Date: 26 November 2026 - 13:00:00
• End date: 26 November 2026 - 15:00:00

Presented by Rebecca Henzel, 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

This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of Australia's employer-sponsored visa framework, with a particular focus on the Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482), which replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa from 7 December 2024. It examines the operation of the three SID streams (Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement), the introduction of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), revised work experience requirements, English language changes, income threshold indexation, sponsorship obligations and nomination requirements. The session also explores the consequential amendments to the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186), including expanded permanent residence pathways, changes to Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) eligibility, occupation requirements and work experience provisions. In addition, the webinar provides an overview of the subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa, together with the key features of subclasses 407 and 400, equipping practitioners with practical knowledge to advise employers and visa applicants on Australia's current employer-sponsored migration framework.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the structure and eligibility requirements of the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa, including the Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams.

2. Identify the operation of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and assess its impact on employer-sponsored migration pathways.

3. Apply the current nomination requirements, labour market testing, sponsorship obligations, annual market salary rate and income threshold requirements for employer-sponsored visas.

4. Advise on the changes to the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186), including Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition pathways and the expanded permanent residence opportunities arising from the SID reforms.

5. Assess eligibility for regional employer-sponsored visas (subclass 494) and understand the key features of subclasses 407 and 400, including their appropriate use in practice.

About Rebecca Henzel

Rebecca brings over 15 years of specialist experience in Immigration law, with a career spanning New Zealand, Singapore and Australia. Her cross-border expertise gives her a unique, practical understanding of the complexities clients face.

Australian immigration law is Rebecca’s true passion. She is driven by helping people and businesses navigate the system with confidence, and she’s guided thousands of clients toward achieving their goal of living and working in Australia.

Known for her ability to turn complex legislation into clear guidance, Rebecca delivers training that is engaging, practical and easy to apply. She has presented to audiences including global mobility teams, fellow immigration professionals and intending migrants.

Approachable, warm and highly interactive, Rebecca creates a space where participants feel comfortable asking questions —because she firmly believes that no question is ever too small when it comes to getting immigration right.

Rebecca brings over 15 years of specialist experience in Immigration law, with a career spanning New Zealand, Singapore and Australia. Her cross-border expertise gives her a unique, practical understanding of the complexities clients face.

Australian immigration law is Rebecca’s true passion. She is driven by helping people and businesses navigate the system with confidence, and she’s guided thousands of clients toward achieving their goal of living and working in Australia.

Known for her ability to turn complex legislation into clear guidance, Rebecca delivers training that is engaging, practical and easy to apply. She has presented to audiences including global mobility teams, fellow immigration professionals and intending migrants.

Approachable, warm and highly interactive, Rebecca creates a space where participants feel comfortable asking questions —because she firmly believes that no question is ever too small when it comes to getting immigration right.

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• Start Date: 30 November 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 30 November 2026 - 14:00:00

• Presented by Svetlana Gunaratne, 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 practical webinar examines the preparation and lodgement of Subclass 500 Student visa applications, with particular attention to the October 2026 reforms and their implications for primary applicants and family members.

Participants will explore Schedule 1 application validity requirements and Schedule 2 grant criteria, including restrictions on onshore applications, prescribed exceptions, course progression, family eligibility and combined applications. The session also covers visa application charges, enrolment evidence and welfare arrangements for students under 18.

Through practical scenarios and calculation exercises, participants will assess application validity, estimate charges and financial requirements, and identify evidence needed to support an application. The session concludes with course changes, condition 8202 and the October 2026 changes to provider transfer restrictions.

The webinar examines the Genuine Student framework, the application of Ministerial Directions 106 and 108, and the evidence required to address an applicant’s circumstances, study intentions and immigration history. It also addresses English language proficiency, financial capacity, Overseas Student Health Cover and offshore processing priorities under Ministerial Direction 115.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Distinguish Schedule 1 application validity requirements from Schedule 2 grant criteria for Subclass 500 Student visas.

2. Assess how the October 2026 reforms affect onshore application eligibility, prescribed exceptions and further study arrangements.

3. Determine family member eligibility by applying the relevant member of the family unit definition, secondary applicant restrictions and combined application requirements.

4. Identify applicable visa application charges, concessions and exemptions, including when the subsequent temporary application charge applies.

5. Assess enrolment evidence and identify accommodation, support and welfare requirements for applicants under 18.

6. Apply the Genuine Student assessment framework and distinguish the application of Ministerial Directions 106 and 108 when preparing responses and supporting evidence.

7. Explain how country and education provider evidence levels affect documentary requirements, and identify applicable English language requirements and exemptions.

8. Calculate financial capacity requirements for applicants and accompanying family members, assess supporting evidence and identify relevant OSHC obligations.

9. Explain the offshore Student visa processing priority framework under Ministerial Direction 115 and its implications for client advice.

10. Identify compliance issues arising from course changes, condition 8202 and provider transfer restrictions, and apply the webinar content to practical client scenarios.

Lawyer category - Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)

About Svetlana Gunaratne

Master of science in Engineering (Riga Aviation University)

Graduate Certificate in Immigration Law and Practice (Victoria University)

Principal Registered Migration Agent at AUS VISA SOLUTIONS since 2014

NSW Justice of the Peace

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• Start Date: 30 November 2026 - 14:30:00
• End date: 30 November 2026 - 15:30:00

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: 1 December 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 1 December 2026 - 13:00:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston, Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer and Miklos Ramos, Senior RMA

Summary

What happens when an OMARA complaint becomes an investigation, and ultimately results in a sanction?

In this candid, first-hand case study, an RMA who has personally experienced the OMARA complaints and investigation process takes participants through the matter from the initial complaint to the final regulatory outcome.

The session examines the complaint, OMARA’s investigation, section 308 and 309 notices, responses to allegations, the decision-making process and the eventual sanction. Importantly, the presenter will reflect on what went wrong, how they responded at the time, and what they would do differently with the benefit of hindsight.

Using this real-life experience, the session will identify practical lessons for all RMAs about compliance with the Code of Conduct and Occupational Competency Standards (OCS), with particular emphasis on client management, communication, file management, record keeping and professional practice.

The focus is not simply on what happens after OMARA receives a complaint, but on what practitioners can do in their everyday practice to reduce the risk of a complaint arising, and to respond appropriately if one does.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. understand the key stages of the OMARA complaints, investigation and sanction process, including the role of section 308 and 309 notices;

2. identify conduct and practice-management failures that can expose an RMA to complaints, investigation and regulatory action;

3. recognise how obligations under the Code of Conduct and OCS apply in everyday client management and professional practice;

4. identify the importance of effective client communication, contemporaneous record keeping and appropriate file management in managing regulatory risk;

5. understand practical considerations when responding to an OMARA complaint, allegation or notice; and

6.apply lessons from a real regulatory case to strengthen their own practice and reduce the risk of similar adverse outcomes.

Practice management and business skills (MCLE Rule 6.1.2 - mandatory)

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 Miklos Rakos

“From laboratory technician to restaurateur, trainer to Registered Migration Agent, my career has been anything but conventional. Registered initially as a Migration Agent in 2011, I have focused predominantly on employer-sponsored migration, assisting Australian businesses and skilled workers in navigating the complexities of the migration system. Along the way, I completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP), further strengthening my legal knowledge and professional expertise. My diverse background brings a practical, commercially minded perspective to migration advice and practice.”

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