{"id":392,"date":"2017-04-19T13:23:54","date_gmt":"2017-04-19T13:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imma.net.au\/?page_id=392"},"modified":"2023-04-25T15:09:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T05:39:27","slug":"standard-cost-agreement-terms-and-conditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.imma.au\/index.php\/standard-cost-agreement-terms-and-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard Cost Agreement Terms and Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>APPOINTMENT OF AGENT<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The Client appoints Robert Alexander (the RMA) for the matter as indicated in the Cost agreement under \u201cYour Matter\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The matter is divided into tasks (or \u201cfee items\u201d) to be remunerated in advance as indicated in the Cost Agreement under \u201cProfessional Fees\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The fees quoted in this agreement are valid for 1 year from the time of signing by the client (provided work commences in that year) &#8211; unless this is extended by the RMA in writing.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Unsigned agreements remain a valid offer for 1 calendar month from the date of issue (subject to extension at the discretion of the RMA).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>CODE OF CONDUCT <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">(<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mara.gov.au\/tools-for-agents-subsite\/Files\/code-of-conduct-march-2022.pdf\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000;\">THE CODE<\/span><\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mara.gov.au\/media\/95420\/Code_of_Conduct.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">The Code<\/span><\/a> is intended to regulate the conduct of Registered Migration Agents by introducing a proper standard for the conduct of business as an RMA &amp; establishes the minimum attributes &amp; abilities that a person must demonstrate to perform as an RMA. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The RMA will provide access to a copy of <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mara.gov.au\/tools-for-agents-subsite\/Files\/code-of-conduct-march-2022.pdf\">The Code<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to Clients on request (also accessed by links in RMA email signatures).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">If <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mara.gov.au\/tools-for-agents-subsite\/Files\/code-of-conduct-march-2022.pdf\">The Code<\/a><\/span>\u00a0(Prescribed in Schedule 2 of the Migration Agents Regulations 1998) is amended as to be inconsistent with any agreement between the Client and the RMA, both parties agree to vary that agreement to comply with the new Code. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The services to be provided (in the completion of the tasks or \u201cfee items\u201d listed under \u201cProfessional Fees\u201d) in this agreement include the following:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Provide advice relating to the Client\u2019s migration goals &amp; their choice of visa category.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"color: #494949;\">Provide frank &amp; candid advice regarding the prospects of success <\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\">(Application success is NOT guaranteed).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Analyse current Immigration Law relating to the nominated matter.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Assist in the completion and\/or checking of relevant application forms.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Provide advice &amp; assistance relating to documentation required to support the application.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Prepare any necessary supporting submissions to an Assessing Authority, Department or review body<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Submit application to Assessing Authority, Department or review body within agreed timeline.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Wherever possible, supply any further documentation or information requested by the Department on receipt of documents from the Client.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Wherever possible, assist the Client to comply with any request made by the Department or review body.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Keep the Client fully informed of all developments concerning the progress of the application.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Promptly advise the Client of any communications from the Department or review body.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">During the application process, advise the Client of any changes to the law or Departmental policy requirements affecting the visa application.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Advise the Client promptly of the outcome of the application.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Provide post grant migration advice regarding visa conditions &amp; requirements.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>WHO WILL PERFORM THE WORK<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">All Immigration advice will be provided by: Robert Alexand<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><i>er<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">; MARN 0955468<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><i>. Administrative <\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">services may be provided by other staff under supervision <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">and\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">or direction<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">In the advent that another registered Migration Agent\u2019s services are required \u2013 this will only be done in agreement between the Client and Robert Alexander.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>THE RMA GUARANTEES THAT HE:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Is registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Maintains the required level of Professional Indemnity Insurance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Has no conflict of interest in terms of Part 2 of the Code<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Will inform the Client in writing of any financial benefit resulting of advice of a non-migration nature to the Client.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Will act in accordance with the Law &amp; in the best interests of the client &amp; deal with the client competently, diligently &amp; fairly.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Will provide attentive &amp; courteous service.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Will ensure the Client has access to an interpreter, if required (The Client is responsible for interpreter fees).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Will, on request, provide the Client a copy of their application &amp; any related documents (The Agent is entitled to charge a reasonable amount for copies.)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Has sufficient knowledge of relevant laws to competently provide the agreed services.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Will advise the Client in writing if, in the RMA&#8217;s opinion, the application is vexatious or grossly unfounded.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>THE CLIENT AGREES THAT:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The indicated fees are to be paid for the completion of specified tasks listed under \u201cProfessional Fees\u201d (even if tasks are completed before an Invoice for those fees is issued).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Once notified of any changes to costs (fees and\/or disbursements) and having had receipt of a document listing those changes \u2013 that those changes become part of the agreement.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The RMA cannot be held responsible for various third party organisations changing their charges and is entitled to adjust the listed Disbursement to the new amount.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The RMA will advise the Client on current immigration law but cannot predict future changes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The Client will respond promptly to requests by the RMA for further information or documents.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The Client will not hold the RMA responsible for delays caused by the Client\u2019s failure to promptly provide information or documents.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The RMA is under no obligation to submit the Client\u2019s application to the Department or review body until full payment is made of all due fees &amp; charges.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"color: #494949;\">The Client has <\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\">been provided <\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\">access to<\/span> <span style=\"color: #494949;\">a copy of the<\/span> <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mara.gov.au\/get-help-visa-subsite\/FIles\/consumer_guide_english.pdf\">Consumer Guide<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\"> (translations will be provided on request)<\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"color: #494949;\">The final decision on any<\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\"> application is beyond the <\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\">RMA\u2019<\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\">s<\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\"> control &amp; is not guaranteed in any way.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The RMA is not liable for any loss arising from changes to the law affecting the Client\u2019s application, which occurs after the application has been lodged.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The Client will not sell property, leave employment or finalise business\/personal affairs without first notifying the RMA.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">All information provided to the RMA is, to the best of the Client\u2019s knowledge, true &amp; current &amp; that all documents supplied are genuine &amp; authentic.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The Client will, during the processing of an application, notify the RMA of any material changes in his\/her circumstances or his\/her immediate family\u2019s.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">If the Client has been advised in writing that in the RMA\u2019s opinion, an application would be vexatious or grossly unfounded; the Client will acknowledge in writing the receipt of the advice, if notwithstanding the advice, the Client still wants the RMA to lodge the application.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The client will incur any and all costs associated with the collection of any and all unpaid fees for invoiced work items that have been completed or for any disbursements that have been paid for on the client\u2019s behalf (in advance).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The Client may terminate this agreement at any time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The RMA may terminate the agreement at any time, provided they provide reasonable written notice to the Client. This notice must comply with the requirements in Clause 10.1A of the Code.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">If the RMA terminates the agreement, they must comply with Clause 10.1B of the Code.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The RMA must terminate the agreement if a conflict of interest (Part 2 of the Code) arises. In this case the RMA will notify the Department &amp; advise the Client about appointing another RMA.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">If the agreement is terminated, the Client must pay any fees for work completed by the RMA and agrees to make payment for all costs incurred by the RMA in collecting any outstanding fees owed by the Client. The Client need not pay fees for work not yet completed. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">On an agreements termination, the RMA must deal with Client files in accordance with Part 10 of the Code. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>RETENTION OF DOCUMENTS:<\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The RMA agrees to keep securely, &amp; preserve confidentiality of, all documents provided, paid for, by, or on behalf of, the Client until the earlier of: 7 years after the date of the last action on the file for the Client; or when the documents are given to the Client or dealt with in accordance with the Client\u2019s written instructions. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The RMA will keep all other records required by Clause 6.1 of the Code for 7 years after the date of the last action on the file for the Client. After this the RMA may destroy records in a way to ensure confidentiality unless records are included in further services.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>CONFIDENTIALITY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The RMA will not disclose nor allow disclosure of confidential information about the Client or the Clients&#8217; business to any parties not included in the agreement by the client unless with the Clients&#8217; written consent or if required by Law. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The RMA will preserve the confidentiality of the Client\u2019s medical records &amp; documents in accordance with the Privacy Act<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><i>If a disput<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\">e arises, out of or relating to <\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\">an<\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\"> agreement, or the breach, termination, validity or subject matter thereof, or as to any related claim in restitution or at law, in equity or pursuant to any statute, the parties agree to discuss the dispute with the aim of reaching an agreement (documented) that is acceptable to (and signed by) both the Client &amp; <\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\">RMA<\/span><span style=\"color: #494949;\">. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">If one party requests an opportunity to discuss the dispute, the parties should attempt to reach an agreement within 21 days of that request (or longer if agreed between the parties). <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">If the parties cannot reach agreement within 21 days, they agree to refer the dispute to the <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/disputescentre.com.au\/\">Australian Disputes Centre (ADC)<\/a><\/span> for final settlement by a single arbitrator appointed in accordance with the (ADC) rules or other mutually acceptable process suggested by ADC. It is expected that any fees payable to ADC will be paid by the parties equally. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Either party may commence court proceedings <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">A Client may vary the above if it can be established DIBP may require the Client to depart Australia. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Relevant documents:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mara.gov.au\/tools-for-agents-subsite\/Files\/code-of-conduct-march-2022.pdf\">The Code of Conduct<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mara.gov.au\/get-help-visa-subsite\/FIles\/consumer_guide_english.pdf\">The Consumer Guide<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Relevant websites:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mara.gov.au\/\">Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA)<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/disputescentre.com.au\/\">Australian Disputes Centre (ADC)<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #494949;\"><span style=\"font-family: Didot;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imma.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Standard-Cost-Agreement-Terms-and-Conditions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download a copy of this (pdf)?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>APPOINTMENT OF AGENT The Client appoints Robert Alexander (the RMA) for the matter as indicated in the Cost agreement under \u201cYour Matter\u201d. The matter is divided into tasks (or \u201cfee items\u201d) to be remunerated in advance as indicated in the Cost Agreement under \u201cProfessional Fees\u201d. 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