Australia’s migration regulator has barred a registered migration agent for five years after finding serious misconduct that undermined the integrity of the migration system.
The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) cancelled the agent’s registration on 9 January 2026 following an investigation into multiple breaches of professional obligations.
OMARA found the agent lodged protection visa applications with no reasonable prospect of success and made false or misleading statements in visa submissions. The regulator said this conduct weakened confidence in migration law and processes.
The Authority also concluded the agent failed to act ethically, honestly, and with integrity, and did not uphold the standards expected of the migration profession. On this basis, OMARA determined the agent was not a person of integrity and was not fit and proper to provide immigration assistance.
OMARA noted that such behaviour damages both clients and the broader migration system, which relies on truthful advice and lawful applications to function effectively.
A full list of disciplinary outcomes is published on the OMARA website under migration agent sanctions.
Concerns about unethical or misleading immigration advice can be raised with the appropriate regulator. Complaints about registered migration agents may be lodged with OMARA, while concerns about immigration lawyers should be directed to the Legal Services Commission or Law Society in the relevant state or territory. Immigration-related misconduct may also be reported to the Department of Home Affairs through Border Watch.
Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided is intended as a general guide and should not be relied upon as legal or migration advice. As migration laws and regulations can change, we recommend consulting an Australian Lawyer or Registered Migration Agent for advice tailored to your circumstances.
