• Start Date: 28 September 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 28 September 2026 - 14:00:00

• Presented by Arnela Tolic, Immigration Lawyer

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

Summary

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

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

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Start Date: 28 September 2026 - 14:30:00
• End date: 28 September 2026 - 15:30:00

Presented by Owen Harris, Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer

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

Summary

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

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

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

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Start Date: 29 September 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 29 September 2026 - 13:00:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston,  Accredited Immigration Law Specialist

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

Summary

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

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

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

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ethics and professional responsibility (MCLE Rule 6.1.1 - 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.

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

• Start Date: 29 September 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 29 September 2026 - 14:30:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston, Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Christopher Levingston

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

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

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

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

• Presented by Arnela Tolic, Immigration Lawyer

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

Summary

This practical workshop examines how to prepare and defend genuine position descriptions for Subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) and Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) nominations in an environment of increasing Departmental scrutiny.

Participants will explore the legislative and policy framework governing genuineness of position requirements, including the relationship between occupation selection, ANZSCO alignment, business need, labour market testing and Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) obligations. The session focuses on how decision-makers assess whether a nominated role is commercially credible, operationally necessary and consistent with the size, structure and activities of the sponsoring business.

Using practical examples, refusal trends, case studies and drafting frameworks, attendees will learn how to prepare stronger position descriptions and genuine position statements that align business evidence, salary, organisational structure and operational need to improve nomination outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Explain the legislative and policy requirements governing genuine position assessments for Subclass 482 and Subclass 186 nominations.

2. Distinguish between genuine position requirements, labour market testing obligations and Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) evidence requirements.

3. Assess whether a nominated occupation aligns with ANZSCO requirements, business operations and organisational structure.

4. Prepare evidence-based genuine position statements that justify why the role exists, why it is required now and why it cannot reasonably be absorbed by existing staff.

5. Identify common refusal themes and Departmental risk indicators, including inflated roles, inconsistent salary levels and weak business justification.

6. Evaluate business structure, turnover, staffing and financial capacity when assessing whether a nominated position is commercially credible.

7. Develop stronger position descriptions and supporting documentation that align duties, salary, reporting lines and operational need.

8. Apply practical drafting techniques and case-based analysis to strengthen nomination outcomes and reduce refusal risk.

9. Recognise professional and ethical obligations when advising on borderline or non-genuine sponsorship cases.

10. Prepare decision-maker-ready nomination submissions supported by consistent and persuasive evidence.

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

• Start Date: 1 October 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 1 October 2026 - 14:30:00

Presented by Immigration Lawyer, Rebecca Henzel

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 recent technical amendments affecting the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa and related employer-sponsored visas. It covers changes to Australian Market Salary Rate evidence, SID visa streams, income thresholds, English-language requirements, the Core Skills Occupation List, labour market testing exemptions and subclass 186 nomination and visa requirements. The webinar also considers the amended work-experience requirements for the subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream and the practical implications for applicants and sponsors.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. identify the current requirements for each SID visa stream;

2. apply the amended AMSR evidence requirements to subclass 482 and 186 nominations;

3. assess current English-language requirements, exemptions and transitional arrangements;

4. identify applicable CSOL caveats and labour market testing exemptions;

5. apply the indexed CSIT and SSIT thresholds to new nominations; and

6. assess whether employment counts towards the subclass 186 TRT work-experience requirement following the November 2025amendments.

About Rebecca Henzel

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

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

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

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

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

• Start Date: 6 October 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 6 October 2026 - 13:00:00

Presented by Senior RMA, Nino Sekyere-Boakye

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

Summary

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

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

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

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Nino Sekyere-Boakye

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

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

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

• Start Date: 6 October 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 6 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 provides a practical guide to preparing strong Visitor visa applications for applicants from high-risk countries. It explains how the Department of Home Affairs assesses the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement, identifies the most common reasons for visitor visa refusals, and outlines the evidence required to demonstrate genuine temporary entry intentions. The session examines visa subclasses and streams, previous visa compliance, financial capacity, health and character requirements, condition 8503 (No Further Stay), and the importance of consistent, accurate documentation. Through case studies and Tribunal decisions, the webinar demonstrates practical strategies for overcoming GTE concerns and reducing the likelihood of refusal for Subclass 600 Visitor visa applicants.

Learning Outcomes

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

2. Identify the common reasons why Visitor visa applications from applicants in high-risk countries are refused.

3. Distinguish between Visitor visa subclasses and streams, including the Tourist, Sponsored Family and Business Visitor streams.

4. Assess whether an applicant is likely to satisfy the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement.

5. Identify the documentation and evidence required to demonstrate genuine temporary entry intentions.

6. Evaluate an applicant's previous immigration history, visa compliance and personal circumstances when assessing visa prospects.

7. Recognise the impact of inconsistent, insufficient, false or misleading documentation on Visitor visa applications.

8. Advise clients regarding health, character and financial evidence requirements for Visitor visas.

9. Explain the operation and consequences of Condition 8503 (No Further Stay), including waiver provisions.

10. Apply practical strategies, supported by case studies and Tribunal decisions, to strengthen Visitor visa applications and minimise refusal risks.

11. Advise clients ethically where an application has poor prospects of success, consistent with professional obligations under the Code of Conduct.

About Karolina Caroline Curcic

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Start Date: 7 October 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 7 October 2026 - 14:00:00

Presented by Christopher Levingston,  Accredited Immigration Law Specialist

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

• Start Date: 7 October 2026 - 14:30:00
• End date: 7 October 2026 - 15:30:00

Presented by William Levingston, Immigration Lawyer

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

Summary

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.

About William Levingston

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

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

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

• Start Date: 8 October 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 8 October 2026 - 14:00:00

Presented by RMA, Thilinika Wijesinghe

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

Summary

This webinar provides a practical guide to the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) subclass 870 visa, which allows eligible parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens to remain in Australia for up to three or five years at a time, with a maximum cumulative stay of 10 years. Unlike traditional parent visas, the subclass 870 does not require the balance of family test or an Assurance of Support, but it does not provide a pathway to permanent residence.

The webinar examines the two-stage application process, beginning with approval of the Parent Sponsor and followed by the parent’s visa application. It covers sponsor eligibility, the income test, sponsorship obligations, visa criteria, application timeframes, health insurance, temporary-stay requirements and restrictions on applying for other parent visas. Participants will also consider common eligibility issues, application risks and strategic factors when comparing the subclass 870 with traditional parent visa pathways.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Explain the purpose, benefits and limitations of the subclass 870 visa.

2. Assess whether a person is eligible to become an approved Parent Sponsor.

3. Apply the sponsor income test and advise sponsors about their financial, accommodation and reporting obligations.

4. Determine whether a parent satisfies the subclass 870 visa criteria.

5. Manage the sponsorship and visa application stages, including the applicable lodgement timeframes.

6. Advise on offshore applications and the limited circumstances in which permission may be granted to apply in Australia.

7. Explain the visa’s stay periods, work restriction, health insurance requirements and maximum cumulative stay.

8.Compare the subclass 870 visa with permanent and contributory parent visa pathways and identify any restrictions affecting future parent visa applications.

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

• Start Date: 8 October 2026 - 14:30:00
• End date: 8 October 2026 - 15:30:00

Presented by Rebecca Henzel, Immigration Lawyer

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

Summary

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

About Rebecca Henzel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Presented by Arnela Tolic, Immigration Lawyer

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

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

Presented by Immigration Lawyer, Arnela tolic

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

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

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

Presented by Christopher Levingston, Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Christopher Levingston

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

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

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

• Start Date: 12 October 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 12 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: 12 October 2026 - 15:00:00
• End date: 12 October 2026 - 16:00:00

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

Summary

LEGENDcom is one of the most important research and practice tools available to Registered Migration Agents and migration lawyers. Effective use of LEGENDcom supports accurate legal analysis, improves efficiency and assists practitioners to remain current in a rapidly changing legislative and policy environment.

This webinar provides a practical and structured introduction to navigating and using LEGENDcom to research migration legislation, regulations, policy, legislative instruments and related legal resources. Participants will explore how to locate and interpret Migration Act provisions, Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 requirements, Schedule 3, Public Interest Criteria, visa conditions, PAM3 policy and supporting operational guidance.

The session also examines practical search techniques including basic and advanced searches, use of filters and links, interpretation of policy materials and methods for locating historical and current legal content efficiently.

Through guided demonstrations and practical examples, participants will develop research workflows designed to improve the accuracy, speed and quality of migration advice and legal analysis.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Explain the structure, purpose and practical function of LEGENDcom within migration practice.

2. Navigate LEGENDcom to locate legislation, Migration Regulations, legislative instruments and policy documents.

3. Efficiently locate and interpret Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 visa requirements for different visa subclasses.

4. Access and apply PAM3 policy instructions to support assessment of migration matters.

5. Identify and locate Schedule 3, Schedule 4, Schedule 5 and Schedule 8 provisions and associated policy guidance.

6. Apply effective basic and advanced search techniques to improve research efficiency and accuracy.

7. Distinguish between current and historical legislative and policy material within LEGENDcom.

8. Use hyperlinks, popup links and related document pathways to identify connected legislative and policy sources.

9. Develop structured legal research approaches to support compliant and evidence-based migration advice.

10. Improve professional efficiency by integrating LEGENDcom research techniques into day-to-day 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: 13 October 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 13 October 2026 - 14:00:00

• Presented by Svetlana Gunaratne, Senior Registered Migration Agent

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

Summary

This practical two-hour webinar provides a step-by-step review of Subclass 500 Student visa applications, from Schedule 1 validity requirements and visa application charges through to the primary and secondary criteria for grant. It covers onshore application restrictions, enrolment evidence, family members and subsequent entrants, the Genuine Student criterion, English-language and financial-capacity requirements, OSHC, offshore processing priorities and application timing. Worked examples will demonstrate how to calculate visa charges and financial-capacity requirements and identify common application risks.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. identify the Schedule 1 requirements for a valid Subclass 500 application, including onshore application restrictions;

2. Calculate the applicable visa application charges, including additional applicant and subsequent temporary application charges;

3. advise primary applicants, family members and subsequent entrants on the relevant eligibility requirements;

4. apply the Genuine Student factors and identify appropriate supporting evidence;

5. determine the applicable English-language, financial-capacity and OSHC requirements and advise on lodgement timing and offshore processing priorities.

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

About Svetlana Gunaratne

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• Start Date: 13 October 2026 - 14:30:00
• End date: 13 October 2026 - 16:30:00

• Presented by Karolina Caroline Curcic, Senior RMA

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

Summary

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

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

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

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

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Karolina Caroline Curcic

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

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

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

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

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

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• Start Date: 14 October 2026 - 12:00:00
• End date: 14 October 2026 - 14:00:00

Presented by Arnela tolic, Immigration Lawyer

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

Summary

This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the Skills in Demand (SID) visa (Subclass 482), which replaced the former Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa from 7 December 2024. It examines the legislative framework, the three visa streams, employer nomination requirements, salary thresholds, labour market testing, English language requirements, work experience, sponsorship obligations, and visa validity. The webinar also explores the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), transitional arrangements, changes to employer mobility, the reduction of the work experience requirement from two years to one year, and the pathway to permanent residence. Practical guidance is provided on assessing eligibility, ensuring compliance with nomination criteria, and understanding the obligations of sponsors and visa applicants under the amended Regulations.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Explain the purpose and key features of the Skills in Demand (SID) visa and its three visa streams.

2. Distinguish between the Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams, including the eligibility requirements for each.

3. Apply the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) when assessing eligibility for employer-sponsored visa applications.

4. Identify the salary thresholds, Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) requirements and remuneration obligations applicable to SID nominations.

5. Understand employer nomination requirements, including genuine position requirements, sponsorship obligations and employment contract requirements.

6. Assess Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirements, exemptions and the impact of Australia's international trade obligations.

7. Explain the work experience, English language, skills assessment and licensing requirements for SID visa applicants.

8. Advise on changing employers or occupations, visa holder mobility provisions and associated sponsorship obligations.

9. Understand the operation of visa conditions, sponsorship compliance requirements and the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy.

10. Identify practical compliance issues affecting employers and migration practitioners when preparing and managing SID visa applications.

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: 14 October 2026 - 14:30:00
• End date: 14 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 examines the Ministerial Intervention framework following the amended Ministerial Instructions issued on 17 September 2025. It explains the impact of Davis v Minister; DCM20 v Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs [2023] HCA 10 and the removal of the Department’s former role in determining whether a request involves “unique or exceptional circumstances.”

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Presented by Arnela Tolic, Immigration Lawyer

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

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• Start Date: 15 October 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 15 October 2026 - 16:30:00

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

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

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Thilinika Wijesinghe

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

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

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

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

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• Start Date: 16 October 2026 - 11:30:00
• End date: 16 October 2026 - 12:30:00

Presented by William Levingston, Immigration Lawyer

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

Summary

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.

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

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

Summary

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

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

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

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

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Christopher Levingston

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

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

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• 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: 21 October 2026 - 13:30:00
• End date: 21 October 2026 - 14:30:00

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: 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: 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: 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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• 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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