Certified migration advice professionals who are currently working or have previously worked in the Migration industry are invited to participate in a study about the experiences of this profession.

The purpose of this study is to gain understanding the role migration intermediaries play in facilitating their clients' migration processes to Australia.This study is a Master of Research student project being conducted by Marina Khan and will be supervised by Dr. Shanthi Robertson from the Institute for Culture and Society at Western Sydney University.

If you decide to participate, you will be required to attend an interview of approximately 60-90 minutes duration, which will be recorded and transcribed.

Participation is voluntary and can be terminated at any time. This research has no foreseeable risks. Any information or personal details gathered in the course of this project will remain confidential (except as required by the law). No individual will be identified in the publication of results. Your decision to participate in this study will have no bearing on your relationship with Western Sydney Univesity.

This study has been approved by the Western Sydney University's Human Research Ethics committee and the Institute for Culture and Society. The Approval number is H11776. If you have any complaints or reservations about the ethical conduct of this research, you may contact the Ethics committee through the Office of Research Services on Tel +61 2 4736 0229, Fax +61 2 4736 0013 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

If you wish to participate, please contact:
Marina Khan
HDR Student
Telephone: 0435 351 358
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Update 13 Sept 2016:  Notice of a new date for MA AGM: 27 September 2016 at 2pm, Level 1, 73 York Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

Following the nomination and election period, Migration Alliance's new Management Committee for 2016-2017 consists of the following four (4) agent members:

• Michael Arch
• Mark Northam
• Kristie Morgan
• Liana Allan

The Migration Alliance AGM will be held on Tuesday 6 September at Suite 302, Level 3, 276 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 at 5pm AEST.

For members looking to expand their global reach the 2016 China Investment Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) is an exciting opportunity to meet a broad range of business people from around the world. For the second year, the ABF Australian Pavilion will be showcasing Australian products and services, a range of investment projects and Australia as a migration destination. 

Who is ABF?

BSMQ is organizing an information session at  NAB Head office in Melbourne on 19^th August (Friday).

A/Principal project officer Ms Lin HAN will provide updates and clarity on the latest Business innovative Visa Stream (188) and Business Talent visa stream (132) changes by Queensland State government.

Registered migration agents are welcomed to register you interest for participation through Ms Victoria Xia of NAB Migrant Banking team (email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

Difficulty obtaining Professional Indemnity Insurance for OMARA Registration because you live overseas?  You are not alone. 

Below is an extract from an email which perfectly sums up the issue:

"I am NZ full license immigration adviser (IAA no 00000000).  I wish to take full license with MARA as well under the TTMR scheme.