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Michelle Farley

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Michelle is a Practice Leader within Fragomen’s Sydney office. She is an experienced immigration professional and Registered Migration Agent with more than twenty years of Australian immigration experience. She also has experience in global relocations, having worked in both Australia and Singapore in that industry. Michelle provides immigration advice and assistance to a range of industry sectors including information technology, engineering, banking and financial services, pharmaceutical and professional services. She works with a number of the world's largest multinational corporations and other major Australian corporations, small and medium sized enterprises, start-up companies and individuals.

Michelle advises corporate clients on immigration compliance matters and strategies for the transfer of expatriates to Australia, advises and assists with the relocation of individuals to Australia on a temporary and permanent basis and advises clients on practical and compliance immigration solutions for urgent assignments and projects in Australia. She also manages a range of cases involving high level corporate transfers, including CEOs, applications for start-up companies and individuals under skilled and family categories. Additionally, Michelle provides consulting advice, one-on-one client briefings and training.

Education

  • University of Sydney, B.A., Honours, 1996
  • University of New South Wales, Immigration Law & Practice certificate, 2000

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Professional accomplishments

Immigration Credentials: Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0004199)

Member, Migration Institute of Australia (MIA)

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Fragomen’s Asia Pacific Conference 2026 - Shaping the Future: Solutions Transforming Immigration and Mobility.” Fragomen, Singapore, Singapore, 11 March 2026.

Michelle’s insights

March 11, 2026 | Conference

Fragomen Asia Pacific Immigration & Mobility Conference 2026Read more

December 11, 2024 | Webinar

Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa – What You Need to Know (Session 2)Read more

December 11, 2024 | Webinar

Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa – What You Need to Know (Session 1)Read more

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Australian Immigration: New Skills in Demand VisaRead more

Michelle’s insights

March 11, 2026 | Conference

Fragomen Asia Pacific Immigration & Mobility Conference 2026Read more

December 11, 2024 | Webinar

Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa – What You Need to Know (Session 2)Read more

December 11, 2024 | Webinar

Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa – What You Need to Know (Session 1)Read more

Related content

Australian Immigration: New Skills in Demand VisaRead more

Michelle’s insights

March 11, 2026 | Conference

Fragomen Asia Pacific Immigration & Mobility Conference 2026Read more

December 11, 2024 | Webinar

Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa – What You Need to Know (Session 2)Read more

December 11, 2024 | Webinar

Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa – What You Need to Know (Session 1)Read more

Related content

Australian Immigration: New Skills in Demand VisaRead more

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  • English

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T:+61 2 8224 8566

F:+61 2 8224 8500

Fragomen in Sydney

Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

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Michelle’s insights

March 11, 2026 | Conference

Fragomen Asia Pacific Immigration & Mobility Conference 2026Read more

December 11, 2024 | Webinar

Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa – What You Need to Know (Session 2)Read more

December 11, 2024 | Webinar

Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa – What You Need to Know (Session 1)Read more

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Australian Immigration: New Skills in Demand VisaRead more

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Fragomen in Sydney

Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

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Michelle’s insights

March 11, 2026 | Conference

Fragomen Asia Pacific Immigration & Mobility Conference 2026Read more

December 11, 2024 | Webinar

Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa – What You Need to Know (Session 2)Read more

December 11, 2024 | Webinar

Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa – What You Need to Know (Session 1)Read more

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Australian Immigration: New Skills in Demand VisaRead more

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Fragomen in Sydney

Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

Connect via Linkedin

Michelle’s insights

March 11, 2026 | Conference

Fragomen Asia Pacific Immigration & Mobility Conference 2026Read more

December 11, 2024 | Webinar

Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa – What You Need to Know (Session 2)Read more

December 11, 2024 | Webinar

Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa – What You Need to Know (Session 1)Read more

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Australian Immigration: New Skills in Demand VisaRead more

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