Sydney series of CPD workshops A One Day Intensive Program
Sydney series of CPD workshops A One Day Intensive Program
Sydney series of CPD workshops A One Day Intensive Program
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<strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>series</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>CPD</strong> <strong>workshops</strong>A <strong>One</strong> <strong>Day</strong> <strong>Intensive</strong><strong>Program</strong>:“Advanced SeriesWorkshops forregistered migrationagents”Up to 10 points in aday24 th AprilQualify for membership <strong>of</strong> theSir Zelman CowenCentre IMMIGRATIONLAW <strong>CPD</strong> NETWORKTHE PROGRAMA day <strong>of</strong> comprehensive <strong>workshops</strong> –you can register for individual sessionsor the full day. There is acomprehensive set <strong>of</strong> notes for eachsession and lunch is provided with a fullday fee. Class sizes are small to ensureall participants have an opportunity tointeract with the presenters.WHO IS IT TAUGHT BY?Our course presenters are barristersand solicitors who have specialistexpertise in the migration industry. Ourpresenters are experienced inpreparing practitioners to deal withAustralian Immigration Law issues at apractical level. Many have beeninvolved in teaching in Migration Lawfor over 13 years.THE PRESENTERSOur faculty consists <strong>of</strong>, andpresenters may include:Mr. Murray Gerkens, LL.B. (Melb),GradCert AustImmLaw (VictoriaUniversity), General Counsel, FCGLegal Pty Ltd.Mr. Chong Yu Quaik, B.Ec, LL.B.(Mon),LL.M. (Melb), Law Institute <strong>of</strong>Victoria accredited SpecialistSolicitor in Immigration Law, SeniorLawyer, FCG Legal Pty Ltd.Mr. Andrew Cope, LL.B (Deakin),M.A.(Migration Studies)(Macquarie), DipI.M.(Lib) (UNSW),Law Institute <strong>of</strong> Victoria accreditedSpecialist Solicitor in ImmigrationLaw, Senior Lawyer, FCG Legal PtyLtdMr. Dominic Yau, B.A.(Melb),LL.B.(La Trobe), GradCertAustImmLaw (Victoria University),Senior Lawyer, FCG Legal Pty Ltd.Dr. Rodger Fernandez, B.Ec, LL.B.(Mon), M.Tax. (Melb), Ph.D (Law)(Syd), Law Institute <strong>of</strong> Victoriaaccredited Specialist Solicitor inImmigration Law, Senior Lawyer,FCG Legal, Pty Ltd, AdjunctPr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Law, Victoria University
Advanced Series Workshopfor registered migrationagentsThis one day intensive program isdesigned for experienced migrationagents who require a practicalcourse to update their knowledge inAustralian Immigration Law andPractice. It will also examinecomplex problems to highlight theissues raised by the visas underexamination.The course examines practical casestudies and relevant currentdecisions and is designed toactively inform and influence workpractices. Participants are able toobtain 10 MARA <strong>CPD</strong> points in oneday.WHAT DOES IT COVER?Session 1: Advanced Series II -Visa Cancellations(330020) (3 points)Participants will be able to provideimproved advice to clients throughadvanced application <strong>of</strong> knowledge<strong>of</strong> Visa Cancellations.Session 2: Advanced Series II -Family Visas(330018) (3 points)Participants will be able to provideimproved advice to clients throughadvanced application <strong>of</strong> knowledge<strong>of</strong> family visa topics.Session 3: Advanced Series II –Merits & Judicial Review(330019) (3 points)Participants will be provided withpr<strong>of</strong>essional development <strong>of</strong> theirknowledge and skills in the area <strong>of</strong>current and relevant merits andjudicial review topics.Session 4: Ethics andPr<strong>of</strong>essional Practice(30887) (1 point)Participants can undertake thismandatory unit that will providethem with precise and up to dateunderstanding <strong>of</strong> legal andpr<strong>of</strong>essional ethical requirements.WHERE IT IS RUN?<strong>Sydney</strong> city on the waterSuite 31 – Upper Deck,Jones Bay Wharf,26 – 32 Pirrama Road,PyrmontREGISTRATIONSee attached registration form.Victoria University ABN 83 776 954 731Sir Zelman Cowen CentreP O Box 14428Melbourne VIC 8001Phone 61 3 9919 1818Fax 61 3 9919 1817Sir Zelman CowenCentre IMMIGRATIONLAW <strong>CPD</strong> NETWORKAll registered members <strong>of</strong> thenetwork are entitled to purchasenotes from our <strong>CPD</strong> sessions andother publications and will receiveour electronic newsletterImmigration Law Update to belaunched in 2009 with 6 editionsannually. The newsletter is editedby Dr Rodger Fernandez and willcontain contributions from a diverserange <strong>of</strong> industry and governmentexperts. Membership is $25.00 plusGST once 6 <strong>CPD</strong> points in a yearhave been accumulated. (2008points will count in 2009)<strong>CPD</strong> Registration <strong>of</strong> PointsThese activities are approved forthe purposes <strong>of</strong> the ContinuingPr<strong>of</strong>essional Development (<strong>CPD</strong>)program for migration agents asnotified in the MARA NOTICEMN09-09c <strong>of</strong> 2009, 25 February2009., the <strong>CPD</strong> points and statusspecified above.PrivacyInformation provided by participantsto the Cowen Centre will be enteredinto the Centre’s database foradministrative purposes. Theinformation may also be used by theCowen Centre to forwardadvertising and promotionalmaterial to participants. A list <strong>of</strong>participants will be provided topresenters.CancellationsRegistrations are not transferable.Cancellation after registration willincur a 25% administrative fee up to7 days prior to the event. There isno refund <strong>of</strong> fees if cancellationswithin seven days <strong>of</strong> the event.<strong>Program</strong> ChangesFCG Legal Pty Ltd and the SirZelman Cowen Centre reserve theright to change or reschedule theseminar, presenters and venues atwhich the seminar is to bepresented. FCG Legal Pty Ltd andthe Cowen Centre also retain theright to cancel a seminar if there areinsufficient registrants.
IMMIGRATION <strong>CPD</strong> WORKSHOPSRegistrationVictoria University ABN 83 776 954 731CRICOS Provider Number 00124KThe following activities were approved for Migration Agents (Continuing Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development – private study <strong>of</strong> audio, video or written material) as published in MARA NOTICEMN14-09c <strong>of</strong> 2009, 31 March 2009Date Item No <strong>One</strong> day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4[ ] 24 th April <strong>Sydney</strong> Advanced Series10 Points in a day Advanced Series - conference fee including lunch$595.00 full day or individual session prices as listed below$495.00 for VU graduatesSession 1 (330020) Visa Cancellations Core unit 3 points $195.00 / $150.00 (VU graduate)Session 2 (330018) Family Visas Core 3 points $195.00 / $150.00 (VU graduate)Session 3 (330019) Merits & Judicial Review Core 3 points $195.00 / $150.00 (VU graduate)Session 4 (30887) Ethics and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Practice Mandatory Unit 1 point $125.00 or $85.00 (VU graduate)Name:(as per MARA registration)_______________________________________________________________MARA Agent No.: _______________________ VU Student No.: ___________________Address:__________________________________________________________________________________Tel (Work):Tel (Mobile):Email (Please print):____________________________________________________________Postcode:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please note: Full payment must accompany application formI enclose a bank cheque/money order for $………………… made payable to Victoria University(personal cheques will not be accepted) OR Please debit my Visa / Mastercard (please circle) - Sorry, we do not accept American Express CardsCard Number:__________________________________________________________________________________Expiry Date:Amount:Name on Card:Signature:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Cancellation after registration will incur a 25% administrative fee. There is no refund <strong>of</strong> fees if cancellations within seven days <strong>of</strong> the event.Please note: Victoria University retains the right to vary the program, or alternatively not <strong>of</strong>fer the program.Email, fax or post your application to:Attention: Michelle VestyAustralian Immigration Law - Sir Zelman Cowen Centre - Victoria UniversityPO Box 14428, MELBOURNE VIC 8001E immlaw@vu.edu.au F +61 3 9919 1817 T +61 3 9919 1810 WWW.VU.EDU.AU/SZCC