Sanctioned agent detail

Decision Date:
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2024-12-10 12:00 AM

Agent Name:
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Barry Pike

MARN:
:
1280137

Decision:
:
Suspended
 

Decision Summary

 
On 10 December 2024, the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (the Authority) decided to suspend Agent, Mr Barry Frederick Pike (MARN 1280137) from being registered as a migration agent for a period of 2 years and until certain conditions are met, following an investigation into one complaint in relation to the Agent’s conduct.

The Authority found that the Agent breached his obligations under clauses 2.1, 2.4, 2.8(c), 2.8(d) of the former Code and sections 39 and 40 of the Code of Conduct for Registered Migration Agents.

The Authority found that the Agent:

Failed to provide updates to his clients and maintain open lines of communication with them in regard to their immigration matters, as would be expected of an RMA.
Failed to address systematic business practices which have led to further poor business practices and breaches against both the former and current Code.
Caused unnecessary expense or delay to his clients by not notifying them of requests and outcomes within a timely manner or in line with the Department of Home Affairs’ timeframes.

The Authority was also satisfied that the Agent and was not a person of integrity, or otherwise not a fit and proper person to give immigration assistance.

A redacted copy of the decision is available below.

Note: At paragraph 7 on page 2 of the decision it stated that the Agent's most recent registration commenced on 26 August 2024. That is incorrect. The Agent applied to renew his registration on 28 June 2024. At the time of the suspension of the Agent's registration no decision had been made on the registration application.

On 12 December 2024 the Agent applied to the Administrative Review Tribunal for review of the decision to suspend his registration.
 
 
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