Migration Alliance Australia

19/03/2026

Just a quick heads up for anyone needing to get their CPD done from 1 April.
With the new requirements, you now need 10 points including 5 Category A and the 2 mandatory units (Ethics + Code of Conduct). Online CPD is also capped at 6 points per 24 hours.
We’ve structured our online, interactive workshops into Split Blitz formats (5+5 or 6+4) so you can complete all 10 points quickly, and with 2 mandatory units (Ethics and Code) included.
No exams, all online, and pretty straightforward to get your CPD done. Click here to check them out: https://legaltrainingaustralia.com/10-point-blitz-cpd/

13/03/2026

Migration Agents (CPD Activities, Approval of CPD Providers and CPD Provider Standards) Instrument 2026

The Migration Agents (CPD Activities, Approval of CPD Providers and CPD Provider Standards) Instrument 2026 was made by the Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs on 11 March 2026 and commences on 1 April 2026. The instrument repeals and replaces the Migration Agents (...

25/02/2026

The Migration Agents Regulations 2026 will commence on 1 April 2026 and replace the Migration Agents Regulations 1998 ahead of their scheduled sunsetting. The new Regulations streamline, clarify and modernise the existing framework governing registered migration agents (RMAs), while largely preserving the established regulatory architecture.

The Regulations refine key definitions, including those relating to employer and employee relationships and the circumstances in which close family members may provide immigration assistance without registration. They clarify when assistance given by employers or family members does not constitute “immigration assistance” for the purposes of the Migration Act 1958.

The framework strengthens regulatory integrity by expanding the meaning of employment-related relationships to prevent barred or suspended agents from circumventing disciplinary sanctions through alternative business structures. It also prescribes updated requirements for information to be included on the Register of Migration Agents, including publication and removal timeframes for disciplinary outcomes.

The Migration Agents Regulations 2026 will commence on 1 April 2026 and replace the Migration Agents Regulations 1998 ahead of their scheduled sunsetting. The new Regulations streamline, clarify and modernise the existing framework governing registered migration agents (RMAs), while largely preservi...

19/02/2026

Migration (Temporary Visa Subclasses for PIC 4005 and 4007) Instrument 2026

The Migration (Temporary Visa Subclasses for PIC 4005 and 4007) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/021) has been registered and commences on the day after registration on the Federal Register of LegislationThis instrument is made under subparagraphs 4005(2)(b)(ii) and 4007(1A)(b)(ii) of Schedule 4 to the Migra...

29/01/2026

Optus e-SIM $13 for the first 28 days: Offer ends 10 March 2026

Help your clients arrive connectedHere's a great offer for international students, agents, visiting parents, temporary workers etc.  The Optus Flex Plus $39 eSIM 65GB for $13 for the first 28 days.  Access is via the QR in the poster (see link below).How it works:1. You share the QR C...

28/01/2026

The first batch 10 point CPD blitzes for $1.00 has been released, with another seven (7) 10 point blitz events for $1.00 dropping on our website soon. Monitor the site to grab a bargain!

Eligibility Conditions – $1.00 10-Point Blitz CPD events
This special offer is strictly for newly registered RMAs who first registered in 2025 or 2026 (MARNs starting with 25 or 26).
If you do not meet this requirement, your booking will be removed and no refund will be provided.
Each RMA may attend only one $1.00 Blitz. Additional $1.00 blitz bookings by the same agent will be cancelled without refund.
By booking, you agree to these conditions.
Book here: https://legaltrainingaustralia.com/10-point-blitz-cpd/

30/11/2025

🌏 HAPPENING TODAY! National Migration Conference - featuring the Department of Home Affairs

✨ Your essential briefing on the 2026 Migration Program
If you’re a Registered Migration Agent or migration lawyer, or student, then today’s National Migration Conference is unmissable.

For just $66, you’ll walk away with the most important migration updates you’ll need heading into 2026.

🕧 12:30PM - 2:00PM - Marsha Bassily, Immigration Lawyer (1CPD point)
Marsha will break down the latest updates across:
📌 Student visas
📌 Skilled visas
📌 Family visas
📌 Employer sponsored visas (TSS, ENS, PR pathways)
📌 And all major 2026-relevant legislative updates
Her session is packed, fast-moving and practical - exactly what RMAs need as we prepare for the new program year.

🕑 2:00PM - 3:00PM Department of Home Affairs
Hear directly from the Department on what’s changing, what’s trending, and what to expect:
💼 2025–26 Migration Program planning levels
🌏 Nomination allocations & regional migration settings
📊 Skills in Demand (SID) visa trends
🏢 ENS trends & decision-ready strategies
⏳ Global processing times
📣 “Check Twice, Submit Once” campaign
🎓 Student Program Management
🛠️ Subclass 407 Training visa
⚖️ Strengthening employer compliance legislation
📑 OMARA update (Presented by Kimberly Turner)
Plus, a live Q&A so you can ask the questions that matter to your practice.
🎟️ Price: $66
📍 Online
🕧 Starts 12:30PM today (Sydney time)
Don’t miss out on the biggest migration law briefing before 2026 begins.
Secure your spot and join hundreds of RMAs and lawyers online.
Book here: https://legaltrainingaustralia.com/conference-cpd/
👉 See you online this afternoon
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27/11/2025

🌏 National Migration Conference 2025 - 12:30PM this coming Monday!

📅 1 December 2025 | 💻 Online | ⏰ 12:30PM – 3:00PM AEDT

🎓 1 Category B CPD (RMAs) | ⚖️ 1 CPD/CLE (Lawyers)

💰 $60 + GST

Get ready! The National Migration Conference 2025 is happening this Monday, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most important migration law events of the year.

Whether you’re a Registered Migration Agent or migration lawyer, this conference delivers critical legislative updates, direct insights from the Department of Home Affairs, and practical strategies to help you navigate the rapidly changing migration landscape.

🔥 Program Highlights

12:30PM – 2:00PM (1.5 hours) - Marsha Bassily – Immigration Lawyer

CN199 National Migration Conference 2025 – 1 Category B CPD point

Key topics:

• Student visas 🎓

• Skilled visas 💼

• Family visas ❤️

• Employer sponsored visas (temporary & permanent) 🏢

• Other essential updates across the migration framework

2:00PM – 3:00PM – Department of Home Affairs (Free Sessions)

Steve Lanyi – Assistant Director, Business, Industry & Regional Outreach (BIRO)

• 2025–26 Migration Program planning levels

• Nomination allocations & regional settings

• SID visa statistics & trends

• ENS trends & processing insights

• Employer compliance reforms

• Subclass 407 Training visa

• Student Program Management

Kimberly Turner – Director Program Management & Registration, OMARA

• OMARA update

Q&A Session – ask your questions directly to DHA and OMARA officials.

⭐ Why Attend?

✔ Stay ahead of legislative and policy changes

✔ Hear directly from senior DHA and OMARA officials

✔ Gain practical, up-to-date insights for your practice

✔ Network online with peers across Australia

✔ Earn 1 CPD/CLE point at an unbeatable price

Don’t miss this essential end-of-year update for migration professionals.

👉 Register now and secure your place!

https://legaltrainingaustralia.com/conference-cpd/

Legal Training Australia , legaltrainingasutralia.com (LTA) is a comprehensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provider. LTA is committed to a range of innovative products calculated to deliver to you, the migration agent, ongoing and expert assistance in the development of your business.

17/11/2025

Migration Amendment (Skilled Visa Reform Technical Measures) Regulations 2025

Effective from 29 November 2025, this legislative instrument makes technical amendments to the Migration Regulations 1994 to ensure alignment and consistency in the operation of the new Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) visa, which replaced the former Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa.Key provisions...

22/10/2025

Department of Home Affairs: Key Insights from the 15th Edition of the Administration of the Immigration & Citizenship Programs (Oct 2025)

This Department’s latest Admin Paper provides a detailed snapshot of how Australia’s migration and citizenship system performed in 2024–25, a year of strong policy reform and stabilisation after pandemic-era disruption.Highlights- 9.48 million visa applications were lodged, up 1.7 % from 2023-...

16/09/2025

Migration Queensland Skilled Migration Program - 2025/26 Launch - today

Event: SM825 Webinar - Migration Queensland: Launch of Skilled Migration Program

Presenter: Aaron Pont, Principal Project Officer, Migration Queensland, QLD State Government

Date: Today, 16 September 2025

Time: 1:30PM - 3:00PM (Sydney time, AEST)

CPD Points: 1 Category B

Cost: AUD $20 + GST

Join us for this exclusive online seminar hosted by Migration Queensland, as they unveil the 2025-26 Skilled Migration Program.

What you’ll gain:
An update from Migration Queensland
Full details of the 2025-26 skilled migration program
Pathways for nomination & program requirements
Key changes from 2024-25
Registrations of Interest & application process
Tips to ensure smooth application processing
Live Q&A opportunity with Aaron Pont

Instructions to join Zoom will be sent when you book. Attendance for the full duration is required to claim CPD points. For questions, email: [[email protected]]

Don’t miss this important update for RMAs, migration lawyers, and industry professionals.
Book here:

Legal Training Australia , legaltrainingasutralia.com (LTA) is a comprehensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provider. LTA is committed to a range of innovative products calculated to deliver to you, the migration agent, ongoing and expert assistance in the development of your business.