Online CPD Workshops for RMAs & Lawyers
RMAs: All workshops are Category A (1 hour = 1 Category A CPD point)
Lawyers: All workshops are legal CLE (1 hour = 1 CPD/CLE point)
All workshops are currently being hosted online via Zoom.
All online workshops are Category A activities for RMAs, and CPD/CLE activities for lawyers. Each workshop has a maximum capacity of 30 persons. Each workshop is suitable for RMA and lawyer re-registration purposes. Lawyers can request a completion certificate. LTA CPD is Lawyer CPD / CLE compliant.
There are no exams or tests. No microphone or webcam are needed. Access via your computer or mobile phone. All questions from participants are typed on the screen. The presenter cannot see any of the participants. All participants can see the presenter.
Registered participants will receive an email prior to the start of the webinar with instructions on how to join the event from their PC, Mac, tablet or mobile device. Please make sure your email address displayed on the OMARA website is up-to-date as this is the email address we will send the webinar link to. An instructional video on how to join our webinars can be viewed by clicking here. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of each activity if you would like to receive CPD/CLE points for each activity.
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| WK3015 Webinar – 10:3AM to 11:30AM: Ministerial Direction No. 123, effective 31 October 2026 - with Accredited Specialist, Christopher Levingston - 1 Cat A CPD point – 14th October 2026 | |
AUD 33.00 | |
AUD 39.60 | |
14 October 2026 | |
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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 Ministerial Direction 123 introduces important changes to the assessment of character-related visa matters from 31 October 2026.
This practical webinar examines the new framework for visa refusals and cancellations under section 501 and requests to revoke mandatory cancellations under section 501CA of the Migration Act 1958.
Participants will explore key differences from Direction 110, including the treatment of ties to Australia as an “other consideration”, the expanded domestic and family violence definition, and the express focus on child victims.
Using a practical case example, the session will examine how to review pending matters, identify relevant evidence and structure submissions addressing the new Direction’s primary and other considerations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar, participants should be able to:
1. Explain the commencement, scope and application of Direction 123 to departmental delegates and the Administrative Review Tribunal.
2. Identify key changes from Direction 110 and their implications for pending and future character matters.
3. Distinguish the four primary considerations from the other considerations, including ties to Australia, and explain their relative weighting.
4. Recognise the significance of domestic and family violence, community protection and the interests of minor children, including child victims.
5. Identify evidence relevant to rehabilitation, family circumstances and impediments to removal.
6. Apply the new framework to a case example and develop a structured approach to refusal, cancellation and revocation submissions.
About Christopher Levingston
Christopher Levingston is a Solicitor who has now been in practice for over 35 years. He is an Accredited Specialist with the Law Society of NSW and has held that appointment for over 25 years.
He has been lecturing to both RMAs and Solicitors for about 30 years in the field of Immigration Law and has an outstanding record of effective communication and the transmission of complex ideas. He brings to the profession unprecedented knowledge and expertise to this complex and ever changing field of law. He is regularly interviewed by the media and notwithstanding a busy practice and lecturing commitments his motto of “Any Question, Any time” encourages fellow practitioners to approach him for advice and assistance on a regular basis. Further Information
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| WK3007 Webinar - 1:30PM to 4:30PM: From EOI to visa grant: The complete 189, 190 and 491 masterclass - with Thilinika Wijesinghe – 3 Category A CPD points – 15th October 2026 | |
AUD 180.00 | |
AUD 216.00 | |
15 October 2026 | |
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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. Further Information
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| WK1016 Webinar - 11:30AM to 12:30PM: Visa options for s48 Bar applicants - with Immigration Lawyer, William Levingston - 1 Category A CPD point – 16th October 2026 | |
AUD 33.00 | |
AUD 39.60 | |
16 October 2026 | |
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Lawyer category - Substantive law (MCLE Rule 6.1.4 - mandatory)
About William Levingston
William Levingston is a lawyer based in Sydney who practices Immigration, Administrative and Criminal Law. His specialities include developing strategic and tactical legal advice relating to complex Immigration law issues. William regularly appears in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Migration and Refugee matters and appears as an advocate in NSW and Federal Courts.
William’s main practice philosophy is developing strategies to achieve results in every Immigration matter. His strategic insights into complex issues and the exploration of new ideas and thought processes in his seminar series have allowed his colleagues to achieve success in their practice. Further Information
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| M2A10115 Webinar – 12PM to 1PM:When OMARA Investigates: Lessons from an RMA Sanction (Code of Conduct – Mandatory) - with Christopher Levingston & Miklos Rakos - 1 Cat A CPD point – 19th October 2026 | |
AUD 33.00 | |
AUD 39.60 | |
19 October 2026 | |
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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.” Further Information
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| M1A10034 Webinar – 1:30PM to 2:30PM: Ethics and Professional Responsibility (Mandatory) - with Accredited Specialist, Christopher Levingston - 1 Category A CPD point – 19th October 2026 | |
AUD 33.00 | |
AUD 39.60 | |
19 October 2026 | |
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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. Further Information
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| WK3010 Webinar – 12PM to 2PM: Love is easy, regulation 1.15 isn’t: Navigating spouse and de facto relationships in Australia - with Karolina Caroline Curcic - 2 Category A CPD points – 20th Oct 2026 | |
AUD 66.00 | |
AUD 79.20 | |
20 October 2026 | |
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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. Further Information
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| WK3009 Webinar – 2:30PM to 3:30PM: Australia’s migration and visa processing priorities explained - with Karolina Caroline Curcic - 1 Cat A CPD point – 20th Oct 2026 | |
AUD 33.00 | |
AUD 39.60 | |
20 October 2026 | |
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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. Further Information
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| WK2745 Webinar – 12PM to 1PM: ART reviews for Temporary visas - Decisions on the papers - The new Tribunal Directions - with William Levingston - 1 Category A CPD point - 21st October 2026 | |
AUD 22.00 | |
AUD 26.40 | |
21 October 2026 | |
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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. Further Information
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| WK1984 Webinar – 1:30PM to 2:30PM: Expert guide to Subclass 189 - with RMA, Thilinika Wijesinghe - 1 Category A CPD point - 22nd October 2026 | |
AUD 33.00 | |
AUD 39.60 | |
22 October 2026 | |
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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. Further Information
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| WK2252 Webinar – 3PM to 4PM: Australia's skill shortage - Subclass 407 Training visas unpicked - with Immigration Lawyer, Ko Ko Aung – 1 Cat A CPD point – 22nd October 2026 | |
AUD 22.00 | |
AUD 26.40 | |
22 October 2026 | |
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This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.
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 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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| WK2379 Webinar – 10:30AM to 12:30PM: DAMAs, Labour Agreements and endorsement / agreement process step-by-step – with Immigration Lawyer, Arnela Tolic – 2 Cat A CPD points – 23rd October 2026 | |
AUD 44.00 | |
AUD 52.80 | |
23 October 2026 | |
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This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.
Summary 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. Further Information
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| M2A10112 Webinar – 1PM to 2PM: Offshore teams & the Code of Conduct: Delegation, supervision and compliance (Mandatory) - with Arnela Tolic and David Low - 1 Cat A CPD point – 23rd Oct 2026 | |
AUD 22.00 | |
AUD 26.40 | |
23 October 2026 | |
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Presented by Arnela Tolic and David Low 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 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. Further Information
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| WK2747 Webinar – 12PM to 1PM: Sc482 SID - step-by-step BS+NOM+visa – with Immigration Lawyer, Ko Ko Aung - 1 Category A CPD point – 26th October 2026 | |
AUD 22.00 | |
AUD 26.40 | |
26 October 2026 | |
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Presented by Immigration Lawyer, Ko Ko Aung
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 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. Further Information
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| M2A10050 Webinar – 12PM to 1PM: The perfect RMA client service agreement - your sword and shield (Code of Conduct - Mandatory) - with Lawyer, Arnela Tolic - 1 Cat A CPD point – 27th October 2026 | |
AUD 22.00 | |
AUD 26.40 | |
27 October 2026 | |
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Presented by Immigration Lawyer, Arnela Tlic 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. A well-drafted Client Service Agreement is one of the most important compliance, risk management and business protection tools available to a Registered Migration Agent (RMA). More than a mandatory Code requirement, an effective Service Agreement establishes clear expectations, defines the scope of engagement, protects both parties, and supports professional and ethical practice.
2. This webinar provides a practical examination of how to design and implement a compliant and commercially effective Client Service Agreement under the Migration Agents Code of Conduct and recent regulatory reforms. Participants will explore mandatory agreement requirements, common drafting mistakes, financial disclosure obligations, consumer protection requirements, termination provisions, and file management expectations. 3. The session also examines how Service Agreements operate as both a compliance mechanism and a legally enforceable contract, including practical strategies for managing disputes, controlling scope, protecting fees, managing expectations and demonstrating compliance during complaints, investigations and audits. 4. Through legislative analysis, practical examples and template development strategies, participants will learn how to create a Client Service Agreement that functions as both a professional safeguard and an effective business tool.
Learning Ouctomes 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. Further Information
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| M1A10034 Webinar – 1:30PM to 2:30PM: Ethics and Professional Responsibility (Mandatory) - with Accredited Specialist, Owen Harris - 1 Category A CPD point – 27th October 2026 | |
AUD 22.00 | |
AUD 26.40 | |
27 October 2026 | |
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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. Further Information
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| WK1991 Webinar – 12PM to 1PM: Subclass 400 visa - A temporary fix for Australia's immediate skills shortages - with Immigration Lawyer, Arnela Tolic - 1 Cat A CPD point – 28th October 2026 | |
AUD 22.00 | |
AUD 26.40 | |
28 October 2026 | |
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This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.
Summary This webinar provides 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. Further Information
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| WK1975 Webinar – 1:30PM to 3:30PM: The Essential guide: Employer sponsored visa pathways for Chefs, Cooks and Cafe/ Restaurant Managers – with Arnela Tolic – 2 Cat A CPD points – 28th October 2026 | |
AUD 66.00 | |
AUD 79.20 | |
28 October 2026 | |
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This webinar will be hosted from Sydney at Sydney Eastern Standard Time. All instructions on how to join this webinar will be emailed to you the day of the webinar. Please email info@legaltrainingaustralia.com if you have any questions about this webinar. You need to remain in attendance for the duration of the activity if you would like to receive CPD points.
Summary
This webinar provides 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. Further Information
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| M2A10114 Webinar – 12PM to 1PM: What not to do as an RMA: insights from recent OMARA decisions (Mandatory Code of Conduct) - with Dr Nathan Willis - 1 Category A CPD point – 3rd November 2026 | |
AUD 33.00 | |
AUD 39.60 | |
3 November 2026 | |
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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. Further Information
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