Who can give immigration advice in Australia?
Common question · Immigration Law · Australia · 23 October 2026
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In Australia, only registered migration agents and Australian legal practitioners can provide immigration assistance for a fee.
You can check a migration agent's registration on the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) register.
Be wary of anyone promising guaranteed visas or asking you to give false information.
The Department of Home Affairs website has free information about visas.
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