• Start Date: 19 October 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 19 October 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: 20 October 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 20 October 2026 - 14:00:00

Presented by Karolina Caroline Curcic, Senior Registered Migration Agent

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

Summary

This webinar examines the legal and evidentiary requirements for establishing spouse and de facto relationships under the Migration Regulations 1994, with particular emphasis on regulation 1.15A and regulation 1.15AA and the practical difficulties Registered Migration Agents encounter when assessing relationship-based visa criteria.

The session will move beyond the common assumption that a genuine relationship is sufficient and examine how the legislative framework operates in practice. It will consider the four relationship factors, the 12-month de facto requirement and its exceptions, relationship registration, periods of separation, living-apart arrangements, financial and household evidence, cultural considerations, evidentiary inconsistencies and common weaknesses that can lead to adverse findings or refusal.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Identify and apply the legislative requirements for establishing spouse and de facto relationships under the Migration Regulations 1994.

2. Assess the four prescribed relationship factors and determine the type and quality of evidence required to support each factor.

3. Apply the 12-month de facto relationship requirement and identify circumstances in which an exception may apply, including registered relationships.

4. Recognise common evidentiary weaknesses and complex relationship circumstances that may create difficulties at decision-making or merits review.

5. Develop a structured evidentiary strategy and submissions that connect the client's factual circumstances to the applicable legislative criteria.

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: 20 October 2026 - 14:30:00
• End date: 20 October 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 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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• Start Date: 21 October 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 21 October 2026 - 13:00:00

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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• Start Date: 22 October 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 22 October 2026 - 14:30:00

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 webinar provides a comprehensive guide to the Skilled Independent subclass 189 visa, a points-tested permanent visa for invited skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member and are not nominated by a state or territory government.

The webinar examines the complete subclass 189 process, including SkillSelect, Expressions of Interest, occupation eligibility, skills assessments, invitation rounds and the Schedule 6D points test. It also covers the requirements applying at the time of invitation, application and decision, together with health, character and public interest criteria.

Participants will consider recent invitation-round data, evidentiary requirements, relevant case law and common errors involving overstated points, expired assessments, employment evidence and outdated EOIs.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Explain how the subclass 189 visa operates within SkillSelect and the General Skilled Migration program.

2. Assess a client’s eligibility and competitiveness for a subclass 189 invitation.

3. Identify the relevant occupation and obtain an acceptable skills assessment.

4. Calculate points accurately under Schedule 6D and identify the evidence required for each claim.

5. Prepare, lodge and maintain an accurate Expression of Interest.

6. Distinguish between requirements applying at the time of invitation, application and decision.

7. Assess invitation validity, application timeframes and the effect of migration planning levels and invitation rounds.

8. Apply the requirements relating to age, English, skilled employment, qualifications, health and character.

9. Identify common risks, including unsupported points claims, inconsistent employment evidence and expired documents.

10. Advise clients about alternative skilled migration pathways where subclass 189 is unavailable or unlikely to be competitive.

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: 22 October 2026 - 15:00:00
• End date: 22 October 2026 - 16:00:00

• Presented by Ko Ko Aung, 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.

This is an interactive webinar which will include the following:

The Subclass 407 Training Visa is a temporary visa designed to allow individuals to participate in workplace-based training programs to improve their skills for their current job or area of study.  It is commonly used for professional development and skills enhancement in Australia. This visa allows individuals to stay in Australia for up to 2 years, depending on the approved training program. Applicants must be sponsored by an approved organization and meet specific requirements, including having functional English, adequate health insurance, and a genuine intention to undertake the training."

About Ko Ko Aung

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• Start Date: 23 October 2026 - 10:30:00
• End date: 23 October 2026 - 12:30:00

• 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.

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: 23 October 2026 - 13:00:00
• End date: 23 October 2026 - 14:00:00

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

Presented by Immigration Lawyer, Ko Ko Aung

Summary

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

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

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Ko Ko Aung

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

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• Start Date: 26 October 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 26 October 2026 - 15:30:00

Presented by Marsha Bassily, Immigration Lawyer

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• Start Date: 27 October 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 27 October 2026 - 13:00:00

Presented by Immigration Lawyer, Arnela Tlic

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 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: 27 October 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 27 October 2026 - 14:30:00

Presented by Owen Harris,  Accredited 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

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 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: 28 October 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 28 October 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 provides a practical guide to the Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) subclass 400 visa for people undertaking short-term, non-ongoing and highly specialised work in Australia. It examines when the visa may provide an appropriate solution for an Australian business requiring specialised skills, knowledge or experience that cannot reasonably be sourced locally.

The webinar covers the Highly Specialised Work and Australia’s Interest streams, Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 requirements, supporting evidence, permitted periods of stay and applicable visa conditions. It also examines non-ongoing work, adverse consequences for Australian workers, licensing requirements, accompanying family members and the distinction between subclass 400 and other temporary work visas.

Practical case studies will explore longer stays, repeat travel, large groups of workers and potential transitions to the Skills in Demand subclass 482 visa.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the purpose and limitations of the subclass 400 visa.

2. Distinguish between the Highly Specialised Work and Australia’s Interest streams.

3. Apply the Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 requirements to a proposed application.

4. Assess whether proposed work is highly specialised, short-term and non-ongoing.

5. Identify evidence demonstrating the need for the applicant’s presence in Australia and the absence of adverse consequences for Australian workers.

6. Advise applicants about licensing, financial capacity, family members and visa conditions.

7. Identify cases likely to attract additional scrutiny, including longer stays, repeat applications and group applications.

8. Distinguish subclass 400 from subclasses 408 and 482 and advise on the risks of using subclass 400 for ongoing employment.

9. Prepare a well-supported subclass 400 application addressing the relevant legislative and policy requirements.

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: 28 October 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 28 October 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

This webinar provides a practical and legislative guide to employer-sponsored visa pathways for Chefs, Cooks and Café/Restaurant Managers. Participants will explore the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID), Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme and Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa pathways, with a focus on selecting the correct occupation, nomination strategy and preparing decision-ready applications.

The session examines ANZSCO occupation selection, caveats affecting Chef and Cook occupations, genuine position requirements, labour market testing (LMT), Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR), skills assessments, English language requirements and employer sponsorship obligations. Through practical examples and case studies, participants will learn how to assess eligibility, structure nomination evidence and identify common refusal risks in hospitality sponsorship matters.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Identify the most appropriate employer-sponsored visa pathway for Chefs, Cooks and Café/Restaurant Managers, including Subclass 482, 186 and 494 options.

2. Apply ANZSCO principles and occupation selection methodology to distinguish between Chef, Cook and Café/Restaurant Manager roles.

3. Assess and address legislative caveats and policy considerations affecting hospitality nominations, including limited service restaurant and mass production exclusions.

4. Evaluate and prepare nomination evidence addressing genuine position requirements, labour market testing and Annual Market Salary Rate obligations.

5. Interpret Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 criteria and understand visa-stage requirements including skills assessments, English language requirements and sponsorship obligations.

6. Develop practical strategies to prepare decision-ready employer-sponsored applications and reduce common compliance and refusal risks.

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: 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: 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.

• Online
• Online

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