University Name: LML5001D Assignment on Migration Law and Ethics

This report examines the ethical obligations of migration agents in accordance with the Migration Agents Code of Conduct. It analyzes the requirements for providing a statement of services, detailing fees, and adhering to the code's provisions. The report outlines the importance of transparency in fee structures, including disclosure of all charges and the provision of a cost agreement. It also addresses the legal consequences of non-compliance with the code, such as the inability to charge fees without proper documentation. Furthermore, the report highlights the necessity of adhering to the Migration Act and Regulations, ensuring that agents provide fair and reasonable services while maintaining ethical standards in their practice. The report includes a sample statement of services and a discussion on the responsibilities of both the agent and the client.

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Table of Contents
A statement of services....................................................................................................................2
Ethical obligations as a migration agent..........................................................................................3
Reference.........................................................................................................................................4

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A statement of services
Disclosure
Sub: Application of the details charges for the Immigration services
Dear Mrs. Stella Chen,
According to the provisions of the code of conduct specific details in relation to the
services which would be provided by the firm specified in the attached disclosure document. The
fees which would be charged in relation to the work have also been provided for in the cost
agreement.
Through providing consent to the enclosed lease agreement and returning it to us you can
confirm the acknowledgement in relation to your acceptance of the cost agreement as well as a
disclosure document. The progress report of the services which have been provided to you would
be specifically given to you as and when the services are performed. All responsibility of the
services to be provided would be on the firm itself and any query in relation to the services can
be resolved through communication by email.
This is to inform you that if you sign the agreement the terms of the agreement would be legally
binding and both of us would be liable for any breach of the terms. In lieu of the professional
fees you are requested to deposit a sum of dollar 1100 which includes GST in relation to the
application of class BB subclass 155 resident return visa. To this agreement both of us agree to
act in accordance with paragraph 5.2 and 5.3 of part 5 of the code of conduct. If the agreement is

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consented by you it would be them that you find the fees to be reasonable and you are fully
aware of the terms and conditions of the agreement. However in case of an undisclosed or
unforeseen event the terms of the agreement may be varied in order to incorporate any cost for
the additional work required.
Yours faithfully
Anna Clooney
Ethical obligations as a migration agent
Any agent who has been registered under the migration agent registration authority has to abide
by the code of conduct provided by schedule 2 of the migration regulations 1994. No fix scale
office has been provided by the authority in relation to what is charged by the migration agents
for their services. The estimation office can be provided by a migration agent in relation to every
hour of services provided to the client. The fees which is charged by the agent depends upon the
experience of the agent and the type of services to be performed. The migration agent must give
a written statement to the clients that they would not be charging any unnecessary fees from the
client. The fees charged by the migration agent in relation to providing services to the client must
be fair and must also include particulars and instructions in relation to every service provided.
The migration agents must also disclose charge for every service and the total amount this is
required for the application including all departmental fees and disbursements.

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Under section 313 of the migration act as well as regulation 5.5 of the code of conduct the
migration agent would not be entitled to any fees if they have not provided the client with the
statement of services and the fees which is charged by them is not in accordance to what have
been mentioned in the statement of services.

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Reference
Migration Act 1958
Migration Agents Code of Conduct
Migration Agents Regulations 1998
Migration Regulations 1994