Teresa Liu

Managing Partner, Australia and New Zealand

Teresa Liu

Teresa Liu
Teresa Liu
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Teresa Liu

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Teresa serves as Managing Partner of Fragomen’s Australia and New Zealand practice, comprised of offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Auckland. Also a member of Fragomen’s Executive Committee, she works to set the firm’s strategic vision and philosophy, manage its worldwide operations and ensure it remains progressive, agile, efficient, innovative and consistent across all its jurisdictions. She also serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Culture and Inclusion Committee, which provides guidance and makes recommendations to actively enhance inclusion and belonging throughout the firm.

In addition, Teresa forms part of the leadership of the worldwide Private Client Practice, assisting individuals with settlement to key locations around the world. Teresa’s professional journey intersects with a migration program marked by constant and significant change in Australia and New Zealand and beyond. Teresa is an Australian solicitor and also New Zealand Licensed Immigration Advisor. As government immigration policies and programs evolve, and the enforcement and compliance regime become increasingly more heightened, she envisions and implements robust workforce planning and management strategies. Navigating through periods of uncertainty, she ensures a proactive approach, swiftly placing boots on the ground with efficiency.

Teresa is a member of the Migration Member Advisory Committee (MAC) of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) and an active contributor and presenter at a range of HR, mobility and related legal conferences. She also contributes and presents at continuing professional development sessions for immigration advisers and lawyers such as Legalwise, Thomson Reuters and through the Law Council of Australia. Teresa is a continuing author of immigration publications, including the web-based legal publication LexisNexis Practical Guidance Immigration Law Module, which was launched in 2013, and Halsbury Law’s of Australia chapter - Citizenship and Migration.

Teresa contributes and participates in reform dialogue regarding the Australian immigration program and system through the practice’s Government Relations group, both in submissions as well as in appearing on behalf of Fragomen to provide evidence before Government inquiries and committees in the migration program, system and industry. She was formerly appointed by the Government as a member of the Migration Advice Industry Advisory Group and that inquiry.

A seasoned immigration attorney, Teresa embodies the essence of agile leadership, adept at navigating the dynamic legislative and business landscapes to implement growth strategies. Teresa feels strongly that leadership is about more than just guiding; it is about actively participating in growth strategies, fostering diversity and ensuring seamless solutions for clients in an ever-evolving landscape.

Teresa is a member of the Migration Member Advisory Committee (MAC) of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) and an active contributor and presenter at a range of HR, mobility and related legal conferences. She also contributes and presents at continuing professional development sessions for immigration advisers and lawyers such as Legalwise, Thomson Reuters and through the Law Council of Australia. Teresa is a continuing author of immigration publications, including the web-based legal publication LexisNexis Practical Guidance Immigration Law Module, which was launched in 2013, and Halsbury Law’s of Australia chapter - Citizenship and Migration.

Teresa contributes and participates in reform dialogue regarding the Australian immigration program and system through the practice’s Government Relations group, both in submissions as well as in appearing on behalf of Fragomen to provide evidence before Government inquiries and committees in the migration program, system and industry. She was formerly appointed by the Government as a member of the Migration Advice Industry Advisory Group and that inquiry.

A seasoned immigration attorney, Teresa embodies the essence of agile leadership, adept at navigating the dynamic legislative and business landscapes to implement growth strategies. Teresa feels strongly that leadership is about more than just guiding; it is about actively participating in growth strategies, fostering diversity and ensuring seamless solutions for clients in an ever-evolving landscape.

Education

  • Australian National University, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, 1996
  • Australian National University, Bachelor of Law, 1995
  • Australian National University, Bachelor of Economics, 1995

More from Teresa

Admissions

Court Admissions: Solicitor, Supreme Court of New South Wales

Awards

Listed in Doyles Guide’s Leading Immigration Lawyers – New South Wales, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 and 2026.

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011

Professional accomplishments

Member, Migration Institute of Australia

Member, Law Society of New South Wales

Member, Law Council of Australia

National Member, Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)

Committee Member, CEDA’s Migration Member Advisory Committee

Member, American Chamber of Commerce in Australia

Member, American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand

Experience

Assisted companies in establishing and maintaining effective global immigration programs.

Advised companies with respect to issues and the management of short-term travelers, including short-term workers and business travelers.

Advised international and national companies across a range of industries, as well as start-ups and smaller businesses on immigration and visa program usage, obligations, compliance and management.

Assisted clients with audits and compliance issues with the Department of Immigration.

Formulated immigration program policies and procedures for clients, particularly with respect to the recruitment of overseas workers for large-scale projects.

Assisted individuals wishing to migrate to Australia without employer support, particularly investors and entrepreneurs wishing to set up business in Australia.

Publications and lectures

Author, “The drive to reduce net overseas migration and the challenges for business.” CEDA, 21 September 2026.

Moderator, “Plenary Session 1: Balancing talent access and local workforce protections in Asia-Pacific.” International Employment Lawyer: Asia-Pacific Employment Summit, Singapore, Singapore, 1 July 2026.

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

Speaker, “Perth Client Breakfast Briefing.” Fragomen, Perth, Australia, 9 September 2025.

Quoted, “Australia: Reduction in Net Migration to Continue; Minimum Salary to Rise for Skilled Visa and International Students May See Visa Fee Hike.” Times of India, 5 May 2025.

Speaker, “Australia’s skilled migration system.” CEDA 2025 Migration Update, Melbourne, Australia, 28 March 2025.

Speaker, “Right To Disconnect / Managing Risk – Supervision.” 2025 Law Council of Australia Immigration Law Conference, Canberra, Australia, 20 March 2025.

Speaker, “Alternative Hiring Solutions: Connecting Businesses and Displaced Talent (APAC Session).” Fragomen and Talent Beyond Boundaries, Webinar, 13 March 2025.

Speaker, “China Going Abroad – Navigating Evolving Immigration Trends.” Fragomen, Webinar, 21 January 2025.

Primary Author, LexisNexis Practical Guidance Immigration Law Module, 2013-present.

Author, “Doing Business in Australia” Module. LexisNexis Practical Guidance Immigration Law Module, 2013.

Contributor, Global Business Immigration Handbook. Thomson West, 2007-2008.

Author of bespoke immigration chapters of legal and tax handbooks.

Teresa’s insights

October 29, 2026 | Seminar

AI CoLab | Digital Identity: A Solution to Immigration Challenges?Read more

September 21, 2026 | Media mentions

CEDA: The Drive to Reduce Net Overseas Migration and the Challenges for BusinessRead more

July 1, 2026 — July 2, 2026 | Conference

International Employment Lawyer: Asia-Pacific Employment SummitRead more
More related insights

Related content

Culture & InclusionRead more

Teresa’s insights

October 29, 2026 | Seminar

AI CoLab | Digital Identity: A Solution to Immigration Challenges?Read more

September 21, 2026 | Media mentions

CEDA: The Drive to Reduce Net Overseas Migration and the Challenges for BusinessRead more

July 1, 2026 — July 2, 2026 | Conference

International Employment Lawyer: Asia-Pacific Employment SummitRead more
More related insights

Related content

Culture & InclusionRead more

Teresa’s insights

October 29, 2026 | Seminar

AI CoLab | Digital Identity: A Solution to Immigration Challenges?Read more

September 21, 2026 | Media mentions

CEDA: The Drive to Reduce Net Overseas Migration and the Challenges for BusinessRead more

July 1, 2026 — July 2, 2026 | Conference

International Employment Lawyer: Asia-Pacific Employment SummitRead more
More related insights

Related content

Culture & InclusionRead more

Country / Territory

  • AustraliaAustralia

Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+61 2 8224 8518

F:+61 2 8224 8500

Sydney

Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

Connect via Linkedin

Teresa’s insights

October 29, 2026 | Seminar

AI CoLab | Digital Identity: A Solution to Immigration Challenges?Read more

September 21, 2026 | Media mentions

CEDA: The Drive to Reduce Net Overseas Migration and the Challenges for BusinessRead more

July 1, 2026 — July 2, 2026 | Conference

International Employment Lawyer: Asia-Pacific Employment SummitRead more
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Culture & InclusionRead more

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F:+61 2 8224 8500

Sydney

Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

Connect via Linkedin

Teresa’s insights

October 29, 2026 | Seminar

AI CoLab | Digital Identity: A Solution to Immigration Challenges?Read more

September 21, 2026 | Media mentions

CEDA: The Drive to Reduce Net Overseas Migration and the Challenges for BusinessRead more

July 1, 2026 — July 2, 2026 | Conference

International Employment Lawyer: Asia-Pacific Employment SummitRead more
More related insights

Related content

Culture & InclusionRead more

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[email protected]

T:+61 2 8224 8518

F:+61 2 8224 8500

Sydney

Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

Connect via Linkedin

Teresa’s insights

October 29, 2026 | Seminar

AI CoLab | Digital Identity: A Solution to Immigration Challenges?Read more

September 21, 2026 | Media mentions

CEDA: The Drive to Reduce Net Overseas Migration and the Challenges for BusinessRead more

July 1, 2026 — July 2, 2026 | Conference

International Employment Lawyer: Asia-Pacific Employment SummitRead more
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Related content

Culture & InclusionRead more

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Partner David Grunblatt examines how USCIS uses administrative proxies in immigration adjudication and explains why these tools must support, rather than replace, statutory standards and individualized legal analysis.

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