MARN 1573682. Provide advice and assistance on various migration law matters, including but not limited to suitable pathways to temporary and permanent residency (through skilled, study, family reunion and other pathways), Australian citizenship, business nominations and sponsorships, visa refusals and cancellations, and Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) Migration & Refugee Division matters. Clients range from international students, families and small business, to distinguished individuals and large national companies.

Volunteer position. Role involves attending emergency situations to assist in the suppressing and extinguishing wildfires, as well as undertaking continuous training in regards to emergency management and response systems. First Officer (August 2019 - Current)The First Officer leads the brigade in all operational aspects and is part of the brigade management committee, including but not limited to:• Managing crews in emergency situations and coordinating incident response activities• Planning and undertaking activities including routine training• Engaging in Human Resources and conflict resolution• Working with the Brigade committee to manage station maintenance and improvements, prepare and submit budgets and enforce spending measures• Working in conjunction with other brigades and emergency service personnel• Advocating to superiors in the Rural Fire Service Queensland and Gold Coast Rural Fire Brigade Group• Providing education to the members of the public about fire and emergency awarenessTreasurer (June 2016 - August 2019)The position of Treasurer involves effective management of the Brigade's operational and capital finances, including cash book reconciliation, bookkeeping and liaising with Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) / Queensland Fire & Emergency Services (QFES) in respect to maintenance of public funds and budget submissioning.Have completed Crew Leader training enabling me to run emergency incidents and coordinate crews. Have also undertaken Volunteer Community Educator role which involves developing, planning and enacting activities which educate the local community in respect to disaster readiness and resilience.

Prepare and deliver lectures, marking, and developing content for 7134LAW Applied Migration Law and Practice (T1/T2) and 7231LAW Introduction to Migration Legal Skills and Ethics (T2). These subjects are mandatory components of the Graduate Diploma and Masters of Migration Law and Practice, being the entry qualification requirement for individuals seeking to become Registered Migration Agents.

Provision of political and policy advice in respect to the Home Affairs portfolio, political matters, and electorate issues. Role involved: • Provision of advice to the Shadow Minister, Shadow Cabinet and the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, including research, preparing briefs and Shadow Cabinet submissions; • Working with colleagues in respect to Parliamentary processes, including planning and conducting briefings for Senate Estimates; • Working with communications and media colleagues to address media enquiries and planning; • Attending various briefings, meetings and events, and engaging with stakeholders; and • Other tasks as directed by the Chief of Staff or Shadow Minister.

Provided political and policy advice in respect to the Home Affairs and Immigration portfolios, as well as Cabinet matters. Role involved:• Provision of advice to the Minister on highly sensitive and classified material including via ministerial submissions, briefs, cabinet submissions, and budget submissions• Working with colleagues to ensure the smooth passage of legislation through the Parliament, as well as working to address the work of various Parliamentary Committees• Working alongside communications and media team members in respect of media enquiries and planning• Attending various briefings, meetings and events as required• Directing and working closely with Senior Executive Service (SES) and APS personnel from the Department and other Government agencies in respect of portfolio matters to achieve required outcomes• Other tasks as directed by the Chief of Staff or Minister

Prepared and delivered lectures, as well as facilitated discussions, for 7234LAW Establishing and Operating an Ethical Migration Practice. This subject is a mandatory component of the Graduate Diploma and Masters of Migration Law and Practice, these courses being the entry qualification requirement for individuals seeking to become Registered Migration Agents.

Undertook Legal Practice Experience (LPE) as part of Practical Legal Training. Assisted on a variety of matters, including:• Civil litigation• Property and land• Body corporate and community management• Employment and workplace relations• Prosecutions for simple offences

Role involved:• Consulting with clients about tasks to be completed and time frames which needed to be met. • Liaising with contractors to complete tasks within instructed time frames.• Investigating business growth potential and how to attract clientèle, including attending functions and networking in the local business community.

Role involved:• Working closely with a Federal Member of Parliament to assist constituents with a wide-range of inquiries both in the electorate office and during Parliamentary sittings in Canberra.• Researching and preparing advice for a variety of matters, specifically policy and current affairs, as well as speech preparation and correspondence drafting.• Liaising with large bodies such as the Parliament of Australia and Government departments to assist with constituent inquiries, research and to ensure effective office administration.