Tina Nematian
Founder and Principal Lawyer
Tina founded One Planet Migration Law and leads the practice as Principal Lawyer. Born in Australia to refugee parents, she has spent more than 15 years helping businesses, families and individuals through the Australian migration system.
- Fixed fees, agreed up front
- Offices in Sydney and Melbourne
- Video consultations Australia-wide
- Led by Principal Lawyer Tina Nematian
About Tina Nematian
Tina Nematian is an Australian immigration lawyer with over 15 years of experience helping businesses and individuals through the complexities of the migration system.
Her passion for immigration advocacy is deeply personal. Born in Australia to refugee parents who fled persecution, Tina grew up immersed in the stories of resilience and transformation that define the migrant experience. This upbringing instilled in her a lifelong mission: to open doors for others as they build new lives and contribute meaningfully to Australia's social and economic fabric.
Tina's core purpose is to make migration more accessible, strategic, and empowering, especially for businesses struggling to fill critical roles. She thrives on helping Australian companies, from local SMEs to global corporations, secure the overseas talent they need when the local labour market can't meet demand. Her unmatched knowledge of employer-sponsored migration pathways, combined with her ability to design innovative visa strategies, has made her a trusted advisor for employers seeking to build high-performing, diverse teams.
Career, community and recognition
Over the course of her career, Tina has successfully guided thousands of clients through complex immigration matters, including employer sponsorships, permanent residency, visa refusals, and cancellations. Her solutions-focused approach is grounded in a strong legal foundation, she is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, and driven by a broader mission to enhance Australia's cultural richness and global competitiveness through migration.
Tina's commitment to social justice extends well beyond her commercial practice. She is an active pro bono contributor, working with organisations such as Aboriginal Legal Services and Anti-Slavery Australia to support vulnerable migrants and survivors of trafficking. In recognition of her service, she was named a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards for Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year.
Born in Sydney and now back where it all began, Tina's career has spanned global NGO work and international migration advocacy. She brings warmth, tenacity, and unmatched expertise to every case she touches. For Tina, migration law is not just about compliance, it's about shaping futures, bridging gaps, and unlocking the true potential of migration.
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