A must-attend for practitioners seeking to strengthen submissions. Gain an authoritative understanding of Ministerial Interventions with Dr Jason Donnelly - one of Australia’s foremost expert on immigration and public law – and together examine the legal, strategic and doctrinal dimensions of Ministerial intervention under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth). 

A must-attend for practitioners seeking to strengthen submissions and navigate this complex area with precision and rigour as you draw on the extensive advocacy and scholarship, including over 285 published decisions and co-authorship of Douglas and Jones’s Administrative Law of Dr Donnelly.

Presenters

Associate Professor Dr Jason Donnelly, Barrister, Latham Chambers and Associate Professor
Associate Professor Dr. Jason Donnelly is a leading academic and barrister with a strong focus on immigration and public law in Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Laws with Honours (First Class & University Medal), a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Dr. Donnelly completed his studies at the University of New South Wales, Macquarie University, and the University of Western Sydney. He began his academic career as a law lecturer at the age of 23 and was called to the bar at 25. Before joining the bar, Dr. Donnelly had the privilege of working for Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG (former Justice of the High Court of Australia) and Justice Peter McClellan AM KC (former Chief Judge at Common Law, Supreme Court of NSW). As a barrister, Dr. Donnelly has been involved in over 287 published cases across Australia, with significant experience in the High Court, the Federal Court, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Administrative Review Tribunal. His practice has seen success in 76 Tribunal trials and 66 judicial review applications. He has also acted in 26 matters before the High Court. In addition to his legal practice, Dr. Donnelly has contributed to numerous legal journals and co-authored several legal publications. He has participated in various Commonwealth statutory inquiries and presented papers at conferences across Australia. Dr. Donnelly has had the opportunity to represent a diverse range of clients, including internationally recognised musicians (i.e. Skepta, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, J Hus, Layzie Bone and Jason Bradley DeFord (Jelly Roll)), politicians, law enforcement officers, sports professionals (i.e. Allen Iverson and Alexander Devyatov), and others from various fields. Currently, Dr. Donnelly serves as an Associate Professor (Level D) in the School of Law at Western Sydney University and practices at Latham Chambers with a national focus.

The Immigration Hour: Latest Updates, Timely Insights and Practical Strategies

What Now?  

In the past three months, 13 more businesses were sanctioned by the Australian Border Force for sponsorship breaches, bringing the total to over 120 this year. Penalties include cancellations, sanction bars, and fines up to $79,200. Common issues include role mismatches, salary breaches, and false information. Ensure your clients’ sponsored workers meet all obligations and that required Department notifications are made - sponsorship is not a set-and-forget responsibility, so now is the time to act. Meanwhile, delays are causing serious distress for clients, making effective strategies urgent and the intersection of criminal law and immigration has never been more complex, with more clients facing immigration consequences from old or minor matters resurfacing in police checks.

Our 5-part Casual Fridays for Busy Immigration Practitioners – Latest Updates, Timely Insights, Practical Strategies & Real Conversations, covers these issues in depth. Plus, gain authoritative insights on Ministerial Interventions from Dr Jason Donnelly, one of Australia’s leading immigration and public law experts and hear from an experienced barrister on the ethical use of AI in cases.