CPD Express - 10 points Advanced Workshop (Melbourne, 24 June 2016)

CPD Express - 10 points Advanced Workshop (Melbourne, 24 June 2016)
After the sell-out success of their most recent CPD Express in Sydney in March, the Nomos Education team is delighted to announce its Melbourne 10 points advanced workshop series for migration lawyers and agents on Friday 24 June 2016.     The programme will be led and facilitated by Peter Papadopoulos and Kathryn Viegas. Peter and Kathryn have extensive experience conducting advanced CPD for migration lawyers and agents through their previous contributions to CPD run by Migration Practice Essentials (MPE), the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA), the Law Council of Australia, the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) and the Immigration Advice & Rights Centre (IARC). Peter and Kathryn are excited about sharing the latest developments in migration law and policy along with practical tips to get those more complex cases over the line. Places are limited, so book now to secure your spot! Announcing special guest speaker Roz Germov! Many of you will recognise Roz from her previous CPD presentations with Peter Papadopoulos when they ran Migration Practice Essentials (MPE). Roz is a leading Barrister in immigration and refugee law.  She has over 25 years of experience including working at the Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs (as it then was) and as a Full-time RRT Member in Sydney from 1993 to 1996. She is the co-author of Refugee Law in Australia (published by Oxford University Press in May 2003) and a contributor to the LexisNexis Australian Immigration Law looseleaf and on-line service. Roz is recognised as one of Australia's leading immigration lawyers and is also listed in Best Lawyers (Australian Edition).   Roz is one of the few members of the Victorian Bar who is also a registered migration agent.  She handles a full range of immigration and refugee matters from the primary decision level to merits and judicial review which gives her an in-depth and practical understanding of the field.   Contents of the CPD Express course programme We have been closely watching the immigration portfolio, the AAT and the courts over the past few months and will continue to monitor immigration developments in the lead up to the Federal election on 2 July. Given the immigration department's unprecedented shift towards automated decision-making and its stronger focus on integrity and compliance, practitioners will need to increase their understanding of the scope of procedural fairness and how best to advocate for clients when challenging unfavourable decisions or ostensibly unfair or unreasonable decision-making processes.  Among other things, our presenters Peter Papadopoulos and Kathryn Viegas will cover the following topical issues faced by practitioners and their clients during our advanced and skills-focussed CPD Express programme: Part 1 – Morning Session (6 MARA CPD points) Module 1:   The Advanced Refresher (9am to 10.30am) - This module will give you a practical update on recent and forthcoming developments affecting the migration programme including: Summary of key immigration measures in the 2016 Budget Dismantling dual regulation for migration lawyers - update and potential impact on the industry and clients Partner visas – Schedule 3 waivers and the impact of the Full Federal Court's decision in Waensila; Family violence issues including the Migration Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2016; offshore processing of the onshore partner visa caseload; integrity issues at second-stage processing leading to visa refusal and cancellation Student visas – a summary of the 1 July changes Temporary worker exploitation – Senate Report on Temporary Work visa holders;  Lessons from the 7-Eleven scandal and the proposed inter-departmental Review into 417 and 462 Visa Labour Sponsorship monitoring and compliance – key issues and the role of the Fair Work Ombudsman TSMIT review update Forthcoming PR and citizenship pathway for New Zealanders Current trends in AAT decision-making Case law round-up and review practice update – a review of recent significant court decisions that affect everyday migration practice as well as tips on handling merits and judicial review applications. Our guest speaker Roz Germov will present on this aspect of Module 1. Module 2:    Interactive Case Study Workshops (10.45am to 12.45pm) - Our workshop scenarios are based on real-life situations confronted in everyday practice including: Handling "genuine position" requests from DIBP – a summary of the law and policy as well as useful practice tips for dealing with unreasonable DIBP requests for information and drafting persuasive submissions Self-sponsorship in 457 and ENS cases Strategies for dealing with poor decision-making - lodging "complete" applications; vacating decisions where procedural fairness has been denied, especially where a decision has been made by a machine or a delegate who has not properly exercised their power; taking action under the Scheme for Compensation for Detriment caused by Defective Administration A step-by-step guide to understanding how the MOC reaches their cost estimate and avenues for challenging an unfavourable MOC opinion Part 2  - Afternoon Session (4 MARA CPD points – mandatory activity) Module 1:   Interactive Case Study Workshops (1.45pm to 3.45 pm) - These workshop scenarios will focus on the practical realities of working in the migration profession and guide you through real-life case scenarios and show you constructive ways in: Dealing with anonymous decision-makers – we will look at the problem of the uncontactable case officer and the emerging trend within DIBP for decisions to be made collectively and in some cases by computers. This case study will outline the pitfalls to avoid and help practitioners understand how they can use the law and other skills to achieve the best outcome for their clients Dealing with difficult decision-makers – we will look at scenarios involving how to handle being given unreasonable deadlines, seek extensions of time and request the intervention of a senior manager within DBP when processing goes "off the rails" Dealing with difficult clients – the ones who don't pay, the ones who never stop ringing, the ones who constantly change instructions, the ones who see you as a friend when it suits them and the indecisive ones Avoiding and dealing with complaints to professional bodies – ethical, commercial and practical challenges raised by the MARA's recently introduced Practice Guides as well as an update on cyber security liability Advising clients who are prepared to lie or omit the truth – practical tips in dealing with notifications of changes of circumstances and potential PIC 4020 and visa cancellation matters Handling ethical dilemmas – terminating a relationship with a client who has lied to you, you have grown to dislike or where the boundaries have become so blurred that you may no longer be able to act in their best interests Module 2:    Experiential Workshop (4pm to 5.30 pm) - The final module of the day is our brainstorming activity ("the NOMOS Q + A"!!) where Peter and Kathryn will field general questions from the group and pose some hypothetical scenarios and raise issues of concern in migration practice for group discussion. Participants will be encouraged to analyse and discuss the topics raised and share their own experiences.  Discussion can range from "true confessions" where you have made mistakes to venting some steam about what irks you about working in the migration field.  The module will be supported by stimulus workshop materials and the ensuing discussion will be moderated by Kathryn and Peter so that it remains solutions-focused and beneficial to all attendees. Practising Lawyers and Accountants Given the MARA's CPD exemptions for agents who are either accountants or practising lawyers with a current legal practising certificate issued by any State or Territory law society, such agents will be able to meet their annual MARA CPD obligation in one morning if they complete the morning session of our CPD Express program.  For lawyers, the afternoon session can also be counted towards their MCLE requirements.  For further information about this CPD exemption and mandatory CPD requirements, see the MARA website here.  Course inclusions  Arrival tea/coffee Morning tea Hot/cold buffet lunch Afternoon tea Course Materials prepared by the presenters for use as reference tools in your everyday practice Less Chaos, More Nomos Cancellation and Refund policy If you have booked a place and are then unable to attend, we would welcome a substitute if we receive written notification from you of your substitute's name and contact details at least 24 hours prior to the course.  Written cancellations received at least 14 calendar days prior to the course commencement date will be eligible for a 50% refund.  

at Collins Street Baptist Church
500 Collins Street
Melbourne, Australia

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