Character Decisions in Migration Law

Character issues don’t start and end with s 501. Learn how criminal matters can impact visas across the Migration Act and gain clear, practical strategies for managing character decisions with confidence.  

Friday, 5 June 2026
Description

Attend and earn 1.5 CPD points in Substantive Law 
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories

Chair:

Julian Hayden, Senior Lawyer, Hayden Lawyers

12.00pm to 1.30pm Character Decisions
  • Breaks down how criminal matters trigger visa consequences beyond s 501, where the real risks sit and how to respond with confidence
  • Clear, practical guidance for immigration professionals dealing with character decisions, with one of Australia’s most experienced barristers in this area

Presenters


Julian Hayden, Senior Lawyer, Hayden Lawyers
Julian is a highly experienced immigration lawyer with over 13 years in the industry. Julian begun his career as a registered migration agent before transitioning into legal practice. He specialises in corporate and skilled migration, providing businesses and individuals with clear strategies and tailored legal solutions to achieve their migration outcomes. He also is highly experienced at managing complex cases, routinely representing clients in visa refusals and cancellations before the Administrative Review Tribunal and the Federal Court. Beyond his practice, Julian is committed to education, having taught Migration Law at both undergraduate and postgraduate university levels.




This seminar is part of a series

Immigration Law Series 2026: Avoiding Refusals, Revocations and Cancellations

Across character decisions, cancellation powers beyond s 501 and the ongoing complexities of employer-sponsored visas, you will gain practical guidance on when to act, how to intervene early and how to protect your client’s position from the very first interaction. Led by experienced migration barristers, this lunch series provides clear, structured insight you can apply immediately in practice. Migration agents can earn their Category B CPD points, legal practitioners receive 4.5 CPD points, gaining practical insights from Australia’s leading immigration experts to maintain a compliant and confident practice amid ongoing change.

Description

Attend the complete series and earn 4.5 CPD points in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories

 

If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.

 

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Friday, 05 June 2026
12.00pm to 1.30pm Australia/Sydney
CPD Points 1.5
$230.00
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