Benefits of Membership

For less than the cost of coffee a day, you can become a member of the peak professional body for migration agents.

The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) provides the best value and most comprehensive membership offering for the migration profession. Our membership package is centred on your professional and business needs. No other organisation provides the quality of migration education, advocacy and advisory services to rival the MIA.

Professional Support

The MIA is unmatched in the depth of professional support and information it offers members.

• Email notifications of policy and legislative changes as they happen
• Regular legal updates prepared by Barrister and IARC's Immigration News
• Professional support from our in-house Registered Migration Agents and agent mentoring program
• Networking opportunities at member-only events and online discussion forums

Advocacy and Representation

Being part of the MIA gives you a voice with government, regulators and the media on issues affecting the profession. We provide individual support to members on client and ethical matters via the MIA Advocacy Unit.

• Prepare submissions and reports to government
• Legal advice on complaints lodged with the MARA
• Assistance and representation to government on policy and procedural problems

Education and Training

The MIA's Australian Centre for Migration Education and Research has cemented out position as the leading industry educator. The MIA holds more than 200 seminars nationally and we offer a range of flexible study options to suit your needs.

• Discounted CPD activities, conferences and forums
• Discounted publications and resources
• Regular State and National newsletters and reports

Superior Value for Your Business

The MIA offers hundreds of discounts and benefits to members which will assist you in saving time and money for your company.

• Discounted specialist Professional Indemnity insurance and other insurances
• Discounted business and office expenses including computers and telecommunications
• Advertising support through the MIA website "Find an Agent" facility and Yellow^TM Pages Directory listing
• Use of the MIA's Standard Agreement template and the MIA's Members logo on your marketing material and website

Personal Benefits for You

Make use of just a handful of these services and your membership will pay for itself.

• Free travel insurance for you and your family
• Discounted travel, accommodation, Qantas Club and Virgin Lounge membership
• Access to extensive lifestyle benefits including holidays, car rental and wine offers.

The MIA is a not for profit organisation that exists for the benefit of our members. Sign up today.

Click here for the Membership Brochure (PDF) (129 Kb).