Who is an exempt person?
The following people do not have to be registered as
migration agents in order to provide immigration assistance:
• a close family member (spouse, child, adopted child,
parent, brother or sister);
• a sponsor or nominator of a visa applicant;
• a member of parliament or their staff;
• an official whose duties include providing immigration
assistance;
• a member of a diplomatic mission, consular post or
international organisation.
An exempt person must not charge a fee for their service. It is
an offence for an exempt person to charge a fee for providing
immigration assistance and penalties of up to 10 years jail can
apply.
Authorised