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Check an Australian lawyer’s current practising certificate or an agent’s OMARA registration. Official links for all eight states and territories, plus warning signs and a pre-engagement checklist.
Five years of practice is only the starting point. Learn what specialist accreditation assesses, the demands of the 2026 NSW immigration law program and the ongoing standards Queensland specialists must maintain.
Waiting for an Australian visa? Chang Min Park, Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law, explains how to check processing times, compare visa streams and seek advice about your application.
Chang Min Park, Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law, explains how to use a free tracker to find recent Australian migration law changes and check the official legislation.
Historical commentary — published 11 December 2023. This article discusses policy announcements and projections at that time. It is not a statement of current migration settings or visa eligibility. By Chang Min ParkAccredited Specialist in Immigration LawLegal Practitioner Director of Park & Co Lawyers The policy discussion in December 2023 Australia’s recent decision to halve … Read more
Historical article — published 10 December 2023. The AAT was replaced by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) on 14 October 2024. The description below concerns the former AAT and is not a current guide to lodging an ART application. For current tribunal information, visit the ART website and read the Attorney-General’s Department’s explanation of the … Read more
Historical analysis — published 10 December 2023. This article records the NZYQ discussion as it stood at that date. It does not cover all later judgments or legislative changes and should not be used as a current statement of detention law. By Chang Min ParkAccredited Specialist in Immigration LawLegal Practitioner Director of Park & Co … Read more
Originally published 10 December 2023. This site introduction was updated on 11 October 2026. ImmiSpecialist is a place to read about Australian immigration law and visa procedures, find the sources behind an update and understand what a general guide can—and cannot—tell you. By Chang Min ParkAccredited Specialist in Immigration LawLegal Practitioner Director of Park & … Read more