Australian Immigration Daily News

The Office of the MARA has provided the following information for all RMAs:

A new Code of Conduct for registered migration agents (new Code) commenced today, 1 March 2022.  The new Code is prescribed by the Migration (Migration Agents Code of Conduct) Regulations 2021 and is published on the Federal Register of Legislation. A PDF version of the new Code is also available on the OMARA website. Please ensure any links you have to the previous Code on your website or business materials are updated to link to the new Code. 

The new Code implements recommendation 18 of the 2014 Independent Review of the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority. 

All registered migration agents (RMAs) are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the provisions of the new Code and review their business practices to determine whether any changes are needed. In particular, Part 4 sets out arrangements for transitioning from the former Code to the new Code. To assist RMAs with understanding the new Code, information has been developed in response to RMA questions and is available on the OMARA website. Additional information will be made available on the OMARA website as further questions are received. 

The Consumer Guide (including all 34 translations) has been updated with a link to the new Code. Please ensure any links you have to the previous Consumer Guide on your website or business materials are updated to link to the latest version. 

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities on the new Code are now available and RMAs are encouraged to participate in relevant activities to assist with their understanding of the new requirements.