Immigration Lawyers Across Australia

One Planet Migration Law has two offices: Sydney and Melbourne. If you can get to either, you can meet one of our migration lawyers face to face.

If you cannot, nothing changes about the work. We act for clients in every state and territory by video consultation, with documents shared electronically and fixed fees agreed up front. Find your city below to see what is local to your matter.

Tina Nematian, Principal Lawyer at One Planet Migration Law
Tina Nematian, Principal Lawyer
  • Fixed fees, agreed up front
  • Offices in Sydney and Melbourne
  • Video consultations Australia-wide
  • Led by Principal Lawyer Tina Nematian
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Where we act

Sydney

Our Sydney office is at Axis House, 81-83 Campbell Street, Surry Hills. Meet our migration lawyers in person at the office, or by video from anywhere in New South Wales.

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Melbourne

Our Melbourne office is on the Ground Floor at 470 St Kilda Road. Meet the team in person at the office, or by video from anywhere in Victoria.

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Brisbane

We act for Brisbane clients by video. Brisbane is a major city, not a designated regional area, so the 189, 190 and employer-sponsored visas do most of the work here.

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Perth

We act for Perth clients by video. Perth is a designated regional area with the WA DAMA, so the 491, 494 and 191 sit alongside the standard programs.

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Adelaide

We act for Adelaide clients by video. Adelaide has its own DAMA and Category 2 regional status, which widens the visa options for workers and employers.

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Gold Coast

We act for Gold Coast clients by video. The Gold Coast is regional for visa purposes, so the 491 and 494 are realistic options here.

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Canberra

We act for Canberra clients by video. All ACT postcodes are Category 2 regional, and the ACT runs its own nomination program through the Canberra Matrix.

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Hobart

We act for Hobart clients by video. Hobart's Category 2 regional status puts the 491, 494 and 191 in play for skilled workers and Tasmanian employers.

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Darwin

We act for Darwin clients by video. The whole NT is Category 3 regional and the NT DAMA gives employers options the standard programs do not.

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Why location matters for an Australian visa

Why location matters for an Australian visa

Visa law is federal, so the core rules are the same everywhere. Where you live, work or run your business still changes the answer to three practical questions.

Is your area regional?

Home Affairs divides Australia into major cities and designated regional areas. Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are major cities. Perth, Adelaide, the Gold Coast, Canberra and Hobart are Category 2 regional areas, and Darwin and the rest of the NT are Category 3. Some outer Brisbane postcodes are regional too, so check the official postcode list. Regional status is what unlocks the Subclass 491 and 494, and the permanent Subclass 191 that can follow.

Which state or territory will nominate you?

Each state and territory runs its own nomination program for the Subclass 190 and 491, with its own criteria and its own opening and closing dates. Nomination is not a visa, and Home Affairs still decides the application. Our guide to state nomination in 2026 compares the programs, and the city pages above link to each official site.

Is there a DAMA where your business is?

Designated Area Migration Agreements let endorsed employers sponsor workers under settings the standard programs do not offer, using the 482, 494 and 186 visas. As at October 2026, Home Affairs lists 13 DAMAs in place, including agreements covering Adelaide, Perth and Darwin. Our DAMA page and our guide to DAMA regions explain the framework.

Two offices, and video consultations everywhere

In Sydney you will find us at Axis House, 81-83 Campbell Street, Surry Hills. In Melbourne, on the Ground Floor at 470 St Kilda Road. Clients in those cities often come in for the first meeting and handle the rest by email and phone.

Everywhere else, the first meeting is a video call, and most clients tell us it feels no different after the first few minutes. You can book with Tina Nematian, our Principal Lawyer, who has more than 15 years of experience in Australian immigration law, or with Ivana Djoneski, our Immigration Practice Lead. The wider team includes Joseph Sukkar, Simon Jeans and Eva Chen (MARN 2015065).

We act for individuals, families and businesses, from local SMEs to global corporations. Fees are fixed and explained before you commit, and government charges are separate.

Overseas, or in a regional town?

You do not need to be in Australia to work with us. Many matters start offshore: a partner visa application, an employer lining up a sponsored worker, or a family planning a parent visa. Video consultations run across time zones, and applications are lodged online in any case.

The same applies if you are in a regional town rather than a capital. Regional postcodes carry their own visa settings, so where you are can be an advantage. The city pages above explain the categories, and we can check your postcode and your options in a first consultation.

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Tell us where you are and what is happening, and we will explain where we think you stand and the sensible next step. Meet us in Sydney or Melbourne, or by video from anywhere, with a fixed fee up front. Book through our consultation page.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an immigration lawyer in my own city?

No. Migration law is federal, so the rules are the same wherever your lawyer sits, and applications are lodged online. What matters is that the person advising you is properly authorised and experienced in your type of matter. Our clients in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, the Gold Coast, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin all work with us by video, and the work itself is identical to what we do across the desk in Sydney or Melbourne.

Can you act for me if I am overseas?

Yes. Many of our matters start offshore, including partner visas, employer-sponsored workers and family visas. Consultations run by video across time zones, documents are shared electronically, and applications are lodged online. Wherever you are, the first step is the same: book a consultation and tell us what has happened so far.

How do video consultations work?

You book a time, we send you a video link, and you meet your lawyer online. Before the meeting, it helps to send through your passport details, any visa grant or refusal letters and a short timeline of events. After the meeting you receive clear next steps and, if you go ahead, a fixed fee for the work. You deal with the same lawyer throughout your matter.

How does living in a regional area affect my visa?

Designated regional areas have their own visa settings. The Subclass 491 provisional visa and the Subclass 494 employer-sponsored regional visa only apply in regional postcodes, and the permanent Subclass 191 can follow. Perth, Adelaide, the Gold Coast, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin are all regional for visa purposes, while Sydney, Melbourne and most of Brisbane are not. Check the official postcode list.

Do you have an office in my city?

Only if your city is Sydney or Melbourne. Those are our two offices, at Surry Hills and on St Kilda Road. Everywhere else in Australia, we act by video consultation, which is how most of our interstate matters run from start to finish. We would rather tell you that plainly than pretend otherwise.

What is a DAMA and does one cover my area?

A Designated Area Migration Agreement lets endorsed employers in a particular region sponsor workers under settings the standard programs do not offer, using the 482, 494 and 186 visas. As at October 2026 there are 13 DAMAs in place, including agreements covering Adelaide, Perth and Darwin, but none covering Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Canberra or Hobart. Our DAMA page explains the framework.

Does state nomination mean I will get a visa?

No. Nomination is one requirement for the Subclass 190 and 491. Home Affairs still decides the visa application, and you must still meet the health, character and other criteria. Programs open and close during the year, criteria change, places are limited and a nomination may never come, so treat it as one step in a longer process, not an outcome.

How much does an immigration lawyer cost?

It depends on the visa and how complex your situation is, not on where you live. Our fees are fixed, so once we understand your matter you know the cost up front, and we explain what the fee covers before you commit. Government visa charges and any assessment fees are separate and set by the relevant agency.

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