Established in 1986, IARC is a non-profit, community
legal centre specialising in Australian immigration law and policy.
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 IARC
Education/Seminars/CPDs/Community Information Sessions.
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 IARC Policy and 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 IARC
publications.
For further information regarding IARC, please
see IARC’s Annual Reports.
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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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IARC is an associated incorporation and a registered
charity. The organisational structure of IARC is comprised of a
voluntary Management Committee (‘Board’), Director/Principal
Solicitor (‘Principal Solicitor’), employed staff
and volunteers.
Management Committee:
IARC’s management committee includes:
- President: Lisa D’Ambra, an accredited
specialist/ Solicitor in Immigration law.
- Treasurer: Mark Dennis, Barrister
- Vice President: Leonard Karp, Barrister
- Secretary: Graeme Coss, Associate Dean and
Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney Faculty of Law
- Board Member: Tony McInerney, Barrister
Further information regarding IARC’s management
committee can be found in IARC’s Annual Reports.
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| Director/Principal Solicitor – Mark
Papallo Mark Papallo is the
Director/Principal Solicitor of IARC. Mark is responsible
for the legal practice and overall management of the Centre.
Mark holds a NSW Solicitor’s Practising Certificate. |
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| Education
Co-ordinator/Caseworker - Chris Yuen
Chris has been with IARC since July 2007.
Chris works at IARC full-time and is responsible for the coordination
of IARC’s Education
initiatives. Chris also provides advice and casework services
at IARC. Chris has held a NSW solicitor’s practising
certificate since 2001, and has been a Registered Migration
Agent since 2003. Chris’s Registered Migration Agent
number is 0320432. |
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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 full-time as advisor and caseworker at IARC. Louise's
MARN is 0210182. |
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Caseworker/Advisor
- Ali Mojtahedi
Ali has been with IARC since mid 2009.
He previously worked in the Federal Magistrates Court as
a deputy associate. Ali works full-time as advisor and
caseworker at IARC. Ali's MARN is 0959999. |
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Part-time Caseworker/Advisor
- Rowena Irish
Rowena Irish has been with IARC
since early 2004 and currently works part-time on Thursdays
and Fridays as a Caseworker. Rowena has held a NSW solicitor’s
practising certificate since 2000, and has been a registered
migration agent since 2004. She was co-author of the
8th edition of the Immigration Kit and is currently editor
of Immigration News (IARC's quarterly publication). Rowena’s
Registered Migration Agent Number is 0426346. |
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Advisor - Roxana Zulfacar
Roxana has been with IARC since 2005
and currently works on a casual basis providing advice
to clients. Roxana has held a NSW solicitor’s practising
certificate since 2003, and has been a Registered Migration
Agent since 2005. In addition to her role as a Solicitor/Migration
Agent, Roxana also works in a non-solicitor role as the
Advocacy and Human Rights Officer for Community Legal Centres
NSW. Roxana's Migration Agent Registration Number is 0534641. |
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| Administrator - Yan
Ming Au
Yan Ming Au has been IARC’s full-time
Administrator since September 1991. Yan Ming looks after IARC’s
general administrative and accounting needs. Yan Ming also
handles general inquires by the public and can refer you to
the most appropriate IARC staff member to assist you with
your query. |
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| 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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| Casual Database Administrator
- Maria Ang
Maria is engaged by IARC on a casual basis
to ensure that IARC’s statistics and electronic data
is kept up-to-date and compliant with funding guidelines.
Maria has been with IARC since 1997. |
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