Migration Institute of Australia

Migration Institute of Australia The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) is the nation’s leading professional association for migration practitioners.

The Migration Institute of Australia was established in 1992 and is the peak membership organisation representing Registered Migration Agents and Migration Legal Practitioners. It is represented in all States and Territories in Australia and has an overseas Chapter based in London. Its membership comprises some of Australia’s most eminent registered migration agents and migration lawyers both in A

ustralia and internationally. The MIA stands for the highest professional standards in its dealings with its stakeholders such as Federal and State Governments, Ministers, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, skills assessing authorities and its fellow stakeholder, the Law Council of Australia, with whom it regularly liaises with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, and many of whose members are also members of the Institute. Cover photo courtesy of National Archives of Australia (http://naa.gov.au/)

Nominations Open – MIA Excellence Awards 2026The Migration Institute of Australia Awards for Excellence in Migration rec...
19/06/2026

Nominations Open – MIA Excellence Awards 2026

The Migration Institute of Australia Awards for Excellence in Migration recognise and celebrate individuals making outstanding contributions to the migration profession across education, leadership, service, engagement, and emerging talent.

🏆 4 award categories

• Educator of the Year
• Distinguished Service
• Emerging Talent
• MIA Community Leadership

📅 Close: Sunday, 19 July 2026
🎉 Winners announced: Gala Dinner & Awards Night (1 October 2026)

Why nominate?
Because excellence deserves recognition—and peer acknowledgement matters.

🌟Nominate yourself or a deserving colleague today - https://buff.ly/2dhZS2r

🏆 Recognition Matters.Your MIA membership represents more than a professional obligation—it reflects your commitment to ...
19/06/2026

🏆 Recognition Matters.

Your MIA membership represents more than a professional obligation—it reflects your commitment to ethical practice, ongoing learning, leadership, and contribution to the migration profession.

The MIA Professional Designations Program formally recognises members who have made a meaningful impact on the profession and the Institute through professional standing, service, leadership, mentoring, and advocacy.

Proudly display your professional recognition:

▪️ MMIA™ – Member of the MIA
▪️ AFMIA™ – Associate Fellow of the MIA
▪️ FMIA™ – Fellow of the MIA
▪️ LMMIA™ – Life Member of the MIA

👉 Explore AFMIA™, FMIA™ and LMMIA™.
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Apply or nominate by 19 July 2026 to be considered for recognition at the National Migration Conference Gala Dinner & Awards Night.

Less than 2 weeks left to save! 💰 EOFY offer ends soon!Migration professionals from across Australia will come together ...
19/06/2026

Less than 2 weeks left to save! 💰 EOFY offer ends soon!

Migration professionals from across Australia will come together in Sydney for three days of insights, discussion, and connection—focused on what’s changing now and what’s coming next in practice.

📍 Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex Street
🗓️ Wed 30 Sept – Fri 2 Oct 2026
👋 Welcome Reception: Wed 30 Sept
📚 Sydney: Pre-Conference CPD Day: Wed 30 Sept (https://buff.ly/JxjuQxB )
💬 Conference Days: Thu 1 – Fri 2 Oct
🕺 Gala Dinner & Awards: Thu 1 Oct

🏨 Staying at the venue means you’re right in the middle of it all—sessions, networking, and events all just steps away.

🎟️ Early Bird pricing ends 30 June 2026
Register here: https://buff.ly/AvraDuT

It’s also a great opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and stay across the latest developments in a sector that continues to evolve quickly.

Evening CPD 🌠 Visa Options for ChildrenWorking with child-related visa applications? Join Ken Chong MMIA for a practical...
17/06/2026

Evening CPD 🌠 Visa Options for Children

Working with child-related visa applications? Join Ken Chong MMIA for a practical two-hour workshop covering visa pathways for children coming to Australia, including Child, Adoption, Dependent Child and Orphan Relative visas.

Explore MOFU requirements, child relationship evidence, step-child and adoption considerations, common pitfalls, and the challenges that can arise when children are over 18.

Strengthen your understanding of these often complex applications and gain practical insights you can apply to your cases immediately.

📅 Thursday 18 June 2026
🕒 5:00pm - 7:00pm AEST
💻 Online

Register now to secure your place: https://buff.ly/UtQgXBP

🚨Speaker Announcement: Political High-Flyers Locked In | National Migration ConferenceWe’re bringing together some of th...
17/06/2026

🚨Speaker Announcement: Political High-Flyers Locked In | National Migration Conference

We’re bringing together some of the most influential voices in migration and policy for this year’s National Migration Conference in Sydney.

🎤 The Hon Julian Hill MP
Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs
Insights into government priorities and the direction of Australia’s migration and citizenship agenda.

🎤 Senator The Hon Jonathon Duniam
Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration
A clear look at opposition perspectives shaping migration policy and reform.

🎤 Allegra Spender MP
Member for Wentworth | Gala Dinner Speaker
Gala dinner keynote with perspectives on leadership, public policy and Australia’s future.

Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from key decision-makers shaping the future of migration practice.

⏳Don’t miss out—save $350 when you book before 30 June 2026
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🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER — starts today 1pm AEST 🚨The Immigration Crossroads Symposium kicks off today, Wednesday 17 Ju...
16/06/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER — starts today 1pm AEST 🚨

The Immigration Crossroads Symposium kicks off today, Wednesday 17 June at 1pm AEST — and there’s still time to secure your spot.

Across two days, explore where migration law meets employment, commercial, criminal, and family law in four fast-paced, practical sessions:

📅 Wed 17 June | 1:00–2:30pm
Migration & Employment Law
Contracts, remuneration, claw-back clauses, casual vs full-time work, and when to refer to employment law. Presented by: Simon Delmo MMIA and Diana Diaz

📅 Wed 17 June | 2:45–4:15pm
Migration & Commercial Law
Business structures, SBS approvals, and the impact of sales, mergers, and ownership changes. Presented by: Philip Duncan and David Adolphe

📅 Thu 18 June | 1:00–2:30pm
Migration & Criminal Law (Crimmigration)
Real-world risks when criminal and migration law collide, plus ethical and practical considerations. Presented by: Louisa Jones and Nigel Dobbie

📅 Thu 18 June | 2:45–4:15pm
Migration & Family Law
Cross-border family issues including adoption, surrogacy, parentage, custody, and citizenship. Presented by: Nitin Rikhi AFMIA and Stephen Page

🗓️ Dates: Wednesday, 17 June & Thursday, 18 June 2026
🕒 Time: 1:00PM – 4:15PM (Sydney time) each day
💻 Format: Online Symposium

⏰ Starts today at 1pm AEST: https://buff.ly/HQiNCCX

🚨 TOMORROW 🚨 Immigration Crossroads Symposium is hereThe way migration law operates does not exist in isolation, and thi...
16/06/2026

🚨 TOMORROW 🚨 Immigration Crossroads Symposium is here

The way migration law operates does not exist in isolation, and this is exactly what this symposium addresses.

Delivered by the Migration Institute of Australia, the Immigration Crossroads Symposium brings together leading insights on how migration law intersects with criminal, family, commercial and employment law, and what this means for day-to-day practice.

Across two focused online days, you will hear from subject matter experts, explore emerging risks, that directly impact how you advise clients.

Each session includes live Q&A so you can ask questions relevant to your own matters and practice challenges.

🗓️ Dates: Wednesday, 17 June & Thursday, 18 June 2026
🕒 Time: 1:00PM – 4:15PM (Sydney time) each day
💻 Format: Online Symposium

👉 Starts Wednesday, 17 June 2026 @ 1:00 PM AEST, grab your spot now! https://buff.ly/HQiNCCX

It's this Thursday! Join us to celebrate EOFY.NSW/ACT Branch on Thursday, 18 June at Dove & Olive, Surry Hills, for an e...
15/06/2026

It's this Thursday! Join us to celebrate EOFY.

NSW/ACT Branch on Thursday, 18 June at Dove & Olive, Surry Hills, for an end-of-year celebration including food and beverages, live music, and great company. Celebrate the wins, catch up with colleagues, and wrap up the year in style.

Event Details:

🗓️ Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
🏢 Venue: Dove and Olive, 156 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills
🎫 Price: Members $35.00 | Non-Members $65.00 (Inc GST)

🥳 We hope to see you there: https://buff.ly/SPFiKmi

⏳ EOFY OFFER — $250 OFF ends 30 June 2026!Upgrade your immigration law expertise with Immigration Essentials® for Lawyer...
14/06/2026

⏳ EOFY OFFER — $250 OFF ends 30 June 2026!

Upgrade your immigration law expertise with Immigration Essentials® for Lawyers by the Migration Institute of Australia.

Since 2009, this flagship program has provided lawyers with a practical, comprehensive overview of Australian migration law, including visa subclasses, policy, procedures, skills assessments, and state sponsorship.

Delivered by leading Accredited Immigration Specialists and experienced practitioners, it’s designed to build confidence in managing migration matters and clients.

💼 Save $250 at checkout — but only until EOFY!

👉 Don’t miss out — register today: https://buff.ly/O4zEJWx

Meet the presenters at the Immigration Crossroads Symposium — leading practitioners working across the key areas where m...
13/06/2026

Meet the presenters at the Immigration Crossroads Symposium — leading practitioners working across the key areas where migration law connects with other legal fields.

⚖️ Migration & Employment Law
Simon Delmo MMIA & Diana Diaz
Covering employment contracts, sponsorship settings and the key issues that arise when employment law meets migration practice.

🏢 Migration & Commercial Law
Philip Duncan & David Adolphe
Breaking down business structures, sponsorship requirements and the migration impacts of commercial changes.

⚖️ Migration & Criminal Law
Louisa Jones & Nigel Dobbie
Exploring crimmigration, court-related considerations and the real-world consequences for non-citizen clients.

👨‍👩‍👧 Migration & Family Law
Nitin Rikhi AFMIA & Stephen Page
Looking at international family matters including adoption, surrogacy, parentage and citizenship issues.

🗓️ Dates: Wednesday, 17 June & Thursday, 18 June 2026
🕒 Time: 1:00PM – 4:15PM (Sydney time) each day
💻 Format: Online Symposium
📹 Recordings: Available for a limited period

👉 Make sure you grab your spot before Wednesday, 17 June: https://buff.ly/HQiNCCX

Address

The Executive Centre (TEC) Level 24, Three International Towers, 300 Barangaroo Avenue
Sydney, NSW
2000

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+61 2 9249 9000

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