CPD events

Check out and register to attend our upcoming CPD events.

CPD events are a mix of in-person or online,  and are interactive. RAILS retains the right to vary or cancel CPD activities. Any fees paid will be refunded if RAILS cancels the activity.  Questions about refunds or any complaints should be directed to the RAILS Education Officer, and if not resolved, then to the RAILS Director.

 

De-regulation of migration agent lawyers

With the passing of the Migration Amendment (Regulation of Migration Agents) Act 2020 from 23 March 2021, most lawyers will no longer have t » more
De-regulation of migration agent lawyers

Best Practice for Evening Advice Sessions

RAILS CPD is a face-to-face workshop for our volunteers and potential volunteers exploring RAILS evening Advice Sessions. » more
Best Practice for Evening Advice Sessions

Temporary Protection visas - options for permanent residence

Temporary Protection Visa (TPV) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) holders are starting to come up for renewal of their temporary visas.   Exper » more
Temporary Protection visas - options for permanent residence

Family violence and migration law

RAILS has given expert legal assistance over decades to thousands of visa holders experiencing family violence, predominantly women.  In our May CP » more
Family violence and migration law

Presenting good submissions to the AAT

Senior Member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Theo Tavoularis will outline processes and key practical tips on presenting persuasive and eff » more
Presenting good submissions to the AAT

Fighting family violence through migration law and professional practice

We explore how various immigration laws and policies attempt to address family violence, the barriers that visa holders/applicants face and effecti » more
Fighting family violence through migration law and professional practice

Conducting an effective interview: best practice for advisors

The ability to effectively interview clients is one of the most important skills in the legal practitioners toolkit. » more
Conducting an effective interview: best practice for advisors

COVID-19 and migration law

An outline  of key measures, concessions and challenges for visa applicants and holders brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. » more
COVID-19 and migration law

Visa cancellation

We explore the current law, practice and recent cases around visa cancellation. » more
Visa cancellation

Humanitarian visas law and practice - Afghan cases

The seminar is a partnership between RAILS and the Queensland Law Society to raise awareness about the critically important area of humanitarian vi » more
Humanitarian visas law and practice - Afghan cases