Using a registered migration agent

In Australia, migration agents must be registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA).

Registered Migration Agents are bound by a Code of Conduct and are required to have an in-depth knowledge of Australian migration law and procedure and meet high professional and ethical standards.

If an applicant chooses to seek migration advice it is important that a registered migration agent is used. It is illegal in Australia to give advice about migration to Australia without being registered with the Office of the MARA. There are heavy penalties for giving immigration assistance without being registered.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship has released a video about the importance of using a registered migration agent, and what you can expect from your time working with them. To watch a larger version of the clip, click here.

For a list of Tasmanian registered migration agents, click here.