Immigration Advice & Rights Centre Inc.

• What is IARC
• How is IARC funded
• Our people
• Annual reports
  
  

What is IARC

IARC is a not-for-profit registered charity specialising in Australian immigration and refugee law and policy. IARC is a strong advocate in policy and law reform; is a leader in immigration education and continuing professional development for legal and immigration practitioners; and provides free immigration advice to financially disadvantaged immigrants and refugees in New South Wales.

Established in 1986, IARC provides free immigration advice to financially disadvantaged people in New South Wales. IARC is not part of the Department of Immigration or any other Government department. All migration advice given on behalf of IARC is given by Registered Migration Agents who must comply with the Code of Conduct for migration agents.

IARC is a registered charity. All donations made to IARC are tax deductible.

In addition to our advice services, IARC is also a leader in immigration education, continuing professional development activities and promoting community awareness through community information sessions regarding Australian immigration services and processes. For further information, go to Education.

IARC is also a strong participant in advocacy on immigration policy and law reform, promoting the interests of the non-profit sector and the clients who rely on our services to access independent and free advice and assistance. For further information, go to Law Reform.

IARC is responsible for several publications including: The Immigration Kit, a practical, plain English guide to Australian immigration law and practice; the Immigration News, a quarterly newsletter; and numerous plain English information sheets regarding immigration processes and visas. For further information go to Publications.

For further information regarding IARC, please see IARC’s Annual Reports.

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How is IARC funded

IARC is a community legal centre funded primarily by Commonwealth and State Legal Aid. IARC also receives some funding under the Immigration Application Advice and Assistance Scheme (IAAAS) administered by the Department of Immigration.

In addition, IARC generates its own funds through its education initiatives and publications, as well as through donations. Further information about IARC’s funding and structure can be viewed in IARC’s Annual Reports.

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Our People

IARC is an associated incorporation and a registered charity. The organisational structure of IARC is comprised of a voluntary Management Committee (‘Board’), Chief Executive Officer, Principal Solicitor, employed staff and volunteers.

Management Committee:

IARC’s management committee includes:

• President: Lisa D’Ambra, an accredited specialist/ Solicitor in Immigration law.
• Vice President and Secretary: Mark Dennis, Barrister
• Treasurer: Suzette Peters, CFO and Chartered Accountant
• Board Member: Graeme Coss, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Sydney
• Board Member: Tony McInerney, Barrister
• Board Member: Peter Gesovic, Medical and Business Consultant.
• Board Member: Rick Samimi, Pharmacist

Further information regarding IARC’s management committee can be found in IARC’s Annual Reports.

CEO – Mark Papallo Mark Papallo is the CEO of IARC. Mark is responsible for overall management of the Centre. Mark was admitted as a Solicitor in 1993 and holds a NSW Solicitor’s Practising Certificate. Mark’s Registered Migration Agent number is 1065498.

Principal Solicitor/Education Co-ordinator - Andrea Christie-David Andrea is a lawyer and a registered migration agent who has worked in the field of migration law for almost a decade. Andrea is responsible for the coordination of IARC’s Education initiatives and also provides advice and casework services at IARC. Andrea's Registered Migration Agent number is 0849865.

Caseworker/Advisor - Louise Reeves Louise has been with IARC since early 2009. She has held a NSW Solicitor's Practising Certificate since 2006 and has been a Migration Agent since 2001. Louise works part-time as advisor and caseworker at IARC. Louise's MARN is 0210182.

Solicitor - Louisa McKimm Louisa is a Solicitor who started working at IARC in early 2012. She has held a NSW Solicitor's Practising Certificate since 2010. Before working at IARC Louisa worked in a private generalist practice. Louisa works full-time at IARC.

Solicitor - Xanthe Emery Xanthe started working at IARC in early 2012. She was admitted to practice as a Barrister/Solicitor of the Supreme Court of the ACT in 2010. Before working at IARC Xanthe held several positions including as intern to a United Nations Special Rapporteur, Research Assistant for International Development Consultancy and as intern at Legal Aid ACT. Xanthe works full-time at IARC.

Financial Administrator - Pam Drysdale Pam is IARC's part time Financial Administrator since. Pam looks after IARC’s general administrative and accounting needs.

Administrative Assistant - Elena Simms Elena is engaged by IARC as an administrative assistant to assist all IARC’s staff and users of IARC’s services. Elena handles general inquiries by the public, and can refer you to the most appropriate IARC staff member to assist you with your query.

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Annual Reports

• 2006/07 Annual Report [ PDF Download only - 2.3MB]

• 2007/08 Annual Report [ PDF Download only - 2.3MB]
• 2008/09 Annual Report [ PDF Download only - 2.5MB]
• 2009/10 Annual Report [ PDF Download only - 1.9MB]    
• 2010/11 Annual Report [ PDF Download only - 3.2MB]
  
  

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