Managing Partner, Australia and New Zealand
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.
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
September 21, 2026 | Media mentions
July 1, 2026 — July 2, 2026 | Conference
