From today 22 March 2021, amendments to the Migration Act 1958 will commence, allowing an Australian legal practitioner to provide immigration assistance in connection with legal practice. For updated information, fact sheets and links to the OMARA’s updated Form 956, and who will need to complete the OMARA’s Form 1548, visit the regulatory updates page.

We are proud to have implemented several new initiatives in 2020 to support the profession. To allow us to continue to meet the needs of the profession and develop more diverse services and resources to support our members, our 2021/22 membership fees will revert to the 2019 price of $400 (excl. GST).

We have partnered with humm as an alternative payment option for your 2021/22 practising certificate and membership. Humm allows you to pay your fees in easy slices over time. Choose from either five fortnightly or 10 weekly interest-free repayments. Be ready for renewals. Sign up today.

It only takes 25 minutes to complete your application and take that first step to have your expertise recognised. See the assessment requirements and apply here.

Choose from a Mexican fiesta of pulled pork enchiladas in a rich tomato sauce with melted cheese, lime guacamole, Mexican corn and bean salad, and sour cream, and French crullers with chocolate fudge sauce for dessert. Or enjoy beef cheeks slow braised in tomato olive and thyme sugo, along with house-made spaetzle, spiced and roasted capsicum sambal, followed up by vanilla slice glazed with passionfruit for dessert. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery.