Migration agents` review underway

Released on: April 9, 2008, 12:46 am

Press Release Author: - the Australians

Industry: Internet & Online

Press Release Summary: A discussion paper on how to further improve standards in the
migration advice sector was released today by the Assistant Minister for Immigration
and Citizenship, the Hon Teresa Gambaro MP.

Press Release Body: A discussion paper on how to further improve standards in the
migration advice sector was released today by the Assistant Minister for Immigration
and Citizenship, the Hon Teresa Gambaro MP.

'Migration agents are now used by over 70 per cent of applicants in some visa
classes,' Ms Gambaro said.

'The migration advice profession has the potential for further growth and I am
committed to seeing the performance and reputation of migration agents improve along
with their expanding client base.'Ms Gambaro released the wide ranging discussion
paper for public comment. Issues examined include:

the continuing adequacy of the regulatory framework for the profession, including
whether the profession is ready for a move to self-regulation and dual regulation of
lawyer agents

complaints handling procedures and the effectiveness of the Migration Agents'
Registration Authority

how, in certain circumstances, priority processing might work for visa applications
lodged through migration agents

the adequacy of the Migration Agents' Code of Conduct.

'Migration advice has matured significantly in recent times from a profession that
was largely unregulated in Australia before the early 1990s,' Ms Gambaro said.

'The Government believes that consumers have a right to expect that they will be
provided with advice from migration agents which is accurate, timely, and lawful,
and which demonstrates high standards of professional conduct.'

Submissions to the review should be made by October 26, 2007. Copies of the paper
are available electronically.

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