Sanctioned agent detail

Decision Date:
:
2024-06-27 12:00 AM

Agent Name:
:
Barbara Maher

MARN:
:
9358090

Decision:
:
Barred
 

Decision Summary

 
On 27 June 2024, the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (the Authority) decided to bar the Former Agent, Ms Barbara Maher (MARN 9358090) from being registered as a migration agent.
The Authority found that the Former Agent breached her obligations under clauses 2.1, 2.1A, 2.23, 5.2, 5.5, 7.2 and 7.4 of the former Code for registered migration agents.
The Authority found that the Former Agent:
• Expected the visa applicant to pay the nomination costs associated with the preparation of a nomination application for her nominated employer. Furthermore, the Former Agent encouraged the nominated employer to deduct these costs from the visa applicant’s pay.
• Displayed a significant conflict of interest by advising the nominated employer to recover the costs relating to the preparation of the nomination application from the visa applicant.
• Encouraged the nominated employer to act in contravention of the law, specifically Regulation 2.87, contrary to the Migration Regulations.
• Did not deal fairly with her client by making disrespectful comments about the visa applicant.
• Failed to provide a written Services Agreement, a Statement of Services and invoices to her client.

The Former Agent’s barring will be in effect for a period of two (2) years from the date of the Authority’s decision.
A copy of the decision with personal information and business names redacted is available below.
 
 
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