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  1. If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance, they must be either:

    • a registered migration agent
    • a legal practitioner
    • an exempt person.
    immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/who-can-hel…
    If you appoint someone to give you immigration assistance, they must be: a registered migration agent, a legal practitioner, or an exempt person. A legal practitioner is a lawyer who holds an Australian legal practising certificate (whether restricted or unrestricted). This must be granted under a law of an Australian state or territory.
    immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/who-can-hel…
    Only registered migration agents, Australian legal practitioners or an exempt person can lawfully give immigration assistance in Australia.
    www.mara.gov.au/get-help-visa-subsite/FIles/givin…
    “Only registered migration agents and Australian legal practitioners can legally provide immigration assistance in Australia and charge a fee for their assistance —don't risk being scammed and charged for a fake service," Assistant Minister Wood said.
    minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/jasonwood/Pages/stro…
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    Read the disclaimer. It is important to remember that immigration advice is heavily regulated. There are legal restrictions on giving immigration advice and providing immigration services. Aside from this, immigration law is complex. If in doubt, you should recommend that constituents seek advice from a specialist solicitor or adviser.
    Some immigration advice is free, and some requires payment. This depends on your situation. Government funding (called ‘legal aid’) is available to support people to access free legal advice if they cannot afford legal fees. Legal aid is only available for asylum cases and certain immigration applications.
    However, if you are on a low income and either you or your family are at risk of abuse or serious physical or mental harm, then you may be eligible for legal aid. We always recommend getting in touch with professional and qualified immigration lawyers if you want in-depth advice about your eligibility.
    No, only certain professionals can give immigration advice and they must be regulated. It is against the law for someone to provide immigration advice if they are not regulated. When an advisor is regulated, this means that an independent organisation oversees their practice. Regulatory organisations enforce good standards and professional conduct.
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