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Based in our Brisbane office, Ben is a Practice Leader within Fragomen’s Australia practice. Ben is an experienced solicitor and registered migration agent, with 15 years of experience providing Australian immigration advice and assistance to businesses and private clients. He worked with clients from various industries, including oil and gas, mining, telecommunication and information technology, media, pharmaceuticals, banking and financial services, retail and professional services.

Ben works with some of the world’s largest multinational corporations and other major Australian corporations, small and medium enterprises and start-up companies. He has also assisted individual clients with a broad range of temporary and permanent visa applications.

Education

  • University of New South Wales, Master of International Law and International Relations, 2009
  • University of Queensland, Bachelor of Law, B.A., 2007

More from Ben

Admissions

Court Admissions: Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland; Solicitor, Supreme Court of New South Wales

Awards

Listed in Doyles Guide’s Leading Immigration Lawyers – Queensland, 2021 to 2023, 2025

Professional accomplishments

Member, Queensland Law Society

Member, Migration Institute of Australia

Experience

Assisted large multinational corporations, Australian businesses and overseas businesses with full range of visa applications, including all types of temporary work visas, short term business visas and employer nominated permanent residence matters.

Advised multinational clients on post immigration visa requirements following mergers and acquisitions.

Advised corporate clients on visa and immigration policies, as well as sponsorship and compliance-related matters.

Briefed human resource managers and senior managers on immigration related issues, including compliance obligations.

Assisted individual clients on the full range of Australian visas, including skilled migration, family, student, visitor, resident return visas and citizenship.

Successfully assisted clients to navigate the complex immigration matter on health and character issues for their temporary and permanent visa applications.

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Immigration Breakfast Briefing.” Fragomen, Brisbane, Australia, 27 November 2025.

Ben’s insights

November 27, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen Brisbane Client Breakfast BriefingRead more

February 26, 2025 | Conference

Jasper GM Network BrisbaneRead more

February 20, 2025 | Awards

Doyles Recognises Fragomen Professionals As 2025 Leading Immigration LawyersRead more
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Australian Immigration: New Skills in Demand VisaRead more

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November 27, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen Brisbane Client Breakfast BriefingRead more

February 26, 2025 | Conference

Jasper GM Network BrisbaneRead more

February 20, 2025 | Awards

Doyles Recognises Fragomen Professionals As 2025 Leading Immigration LawyersRead more
More related insights

Related content

Australian Immigration: New Skills in Demand VisaRead more

Ben’s insights

November 27, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen Brisbane Client Breakfast BriefingRead more

February 26, 2025 | Conference

Jasper GM Network BrisbaneRead more

February 20, 2025 | Awards

Doyles Recognises Fragomen Professionals As 2025 Leading Immigration LawyersRead more
More related insights

Related content

Australian Immigration: New Skills in Demand VisaRead more

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Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 12/300 Queen St,

Brisbane City QLD 4000

Australia

Connect via Linkedin

Ben’s insights

November 27, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen Brisbane Client Breakfast BriefingRead more

February 26, 2025 | Conference

Jasper GM Network BrisbaneRead more

February 20, 2025 | Awards

Doyles Recognises Fragomen Professionals As 2025 Leading Immigration LawyersRead more
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Australian Immigration: New Skills in Demand VisaRead more

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Level 12/300 Queen St,

Brisbane City QLD 4000

Australia

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Ben’s insights

November 27, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen Brisbane Client Breakfast BriefingRead more

February 26, 2025 | Conference

Jasper GM Network BrisbaneRead more

February 20, 2025 | Awards

Doyles Recognises Fragomen Professionals As 2025 Leading Immigration LawyersRead more
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Australian Immigration: New Skills in Demand VisaRead more

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Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 12/300 Queen St,

Brisbane City QLD 4000

Australia

Connect via Linkedin

Ben’s insights

November 27, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen Brisbane Client Breakfast BriefingRead more

February 26, 2025 | Conference

Jasper GM Network BrisbaneRead more

February 20, 2025 | Awards

Doyles Recognises Fragomen Professionals As 2025 Leading Immigration LawyersRead more
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Australian Immigration: New Skills in Demand VisaRead more

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