The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) recorded 23 regulatory actions against migration agents between January and August 2026, including nine cancellations, seven suspensions, four cautions and three barring decisions.
The OMARA disciplinary actions 2026 listed in the records provided cover decisions issued from January 9 through August 27, 2026. The actions followed investigations into agents’ conduct, complaints, monitoring activities and, in some cases, investigations involving former registered migration agents.
The decisions demonstrate the range of regulatory measures available to OMARA, from cautions for defined periods to the cancellation or barring of registration for several years.
OMARA Disciplinary Actions 2026: 23 Decisions Recorded
Based on the 23 decisions provided, cancellations were the most common action during the period.
| Decision | Number of actions |
|---|---|
| Cancelled | 9 |
| Suspended | 7 |
| Cautioned | 4 |
| Barred | 3 |
| Total | 23 |
The OMARA disciplinary actions 2026 included several five-year cancellations and bars, while suspensions ranged from six months to three years.
Complete List of OMARA Actions in 2026
The following table reproduces the agent names, MARN numbers, decisions and periods from the information provided.
| Decision Date | Agent Name | MARN | Decision | Decision Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2026 | Tam Nguyen | 0743595 | Cancelled | 5 years |
| 21/01/2026 | Jie Zhan | 0639485 | Cancelled | Not provided |
| 18/02/2026 | Joanne Cotton-Odgaard | 1679914 | Suspended | 6 months |
| 12/03/2026 | Anson Huang | 0208171 | Suspended | 3 years |
| 25/03/2026 | Vaneet Kaur Chadha | 1686379 | Cancelled | 5 years |
| 23/04/2026 | Jujhar Bajwa | 0742209 | Cancelled | 5 years |
| 28/04/2026 | Michael Cradock | 1799333 | Cautioned | 3 months |
| 28/04/2026 | Yi Wang | 1803830 | Barred | 3 years |
| 29/04/2026 | Sanjeev Insan | 2217754 | Suspended | 6 months |
| 29/04/2026 | Parminder Kaur | 2117328 | Suspended | 2 years |
| 11/05/2026 | Yizhen Zhao | 1577120 | Cautioned | 3 months |
| 12/05/2026 | Lili Qian | 1793768 | Cancelled | 5 years |
| 18/05/2026 | Sean Shrestha | 1069378 | Cancelled | 5 years |
| 02/06/2026 | Glen Ong | 1385471 | Cautioned | 3 months |
| 09/06/2026 | Jessie Zhouand | 2318084 | Suspended | 1 year |
| 16/06/2026 | Ning Zhang | 0955982 | Suspended | 12 months |
| 29/06/2026 | Liang Lu | 0848726 | Suspended | 2 years |
| 21/07/2026 | Jiaying Li | 1577182 | Cancelled | 5 years |
| 05/08/2026 | Mandeep Kaur | 1462851 | Barred | 5 years |
| 17/08/2026 | Entel Dajsmaili | 0641441 | Barred | 5 years |
| 25/08/2026 | Rashmere Bhatti | 1279063 | Cautioned | 6 months |
| 26/08/2026 | Harsh YADAV | 2117646 | Cancelled | 5 years |
| 27/08/2026 | Muhammad Nasir Nawaz | 1807450 | Cancelled | 5 years |
Nine Migration Agent Registrations Cancelled
Cancellations accounted for the largest category among the OMARA disciplinary actions 2026 listed.
Nine agents had their registrations cancelled:
- Tam Nguyen — MARN 0743595 — January 9, 2026
- Jie Zhan — MARN 0639485 — January 21, 2026
- Vaneet Kaur Chadha — MARN 1686379 — March 25, 2026
- Jujhar Bajwa — MARN 0742209 — April 23, 2026
- Lili Qian — MARN 1793768 — May 12, 2026
- Sean Shrestha — MARN 1069378 — May 18, 2026
- Jiaying Li — MARN 1577182 — July 21, 2026
- Harsh YADAV — MARN 2117646 — August 26, 2026
- Muhammad Nasir Nawaz — MARN 1807450 — August 27, 2026
For the cancellation decisions where a period was specified, the supplied decision summaries state that the agent must not be registered for five years from the date of the decision.
The decision information provided does not state a tenure for Jie Zhan, so no period has been assumed for that case.
Seven Agents Suspended
Seven of the listed OMARA disciplinary actions 2026 involved suspension.
The suspension periods varied considerably:
- Joanne Cotton-Odgaard — 6 months
- Anson Huang — 3 years
- Sanjeev Insan — 6 months
- Parminder Kaur — 2 years
- Jessie Zhouand — 1 year
- Ning Zhang — 12 months
- Liang Lu — 2 years
Several of the supplied decision summaries state that the suspension continues until certain specified conditions are met.
For example, the March 12 decision involving Anson Huang (MARN 0208171) resulted in a three-year suspension following an investigation into two complaints regarding the agent’s conduct.
Four Agents Received Cautions
Four agents received caution decisions during the period covered:
| Agent | Decision Date | Caution Period |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Cradock | 28/04/2026 | 3 months |
| Yizhen Zhao | 11/05/2026 | 3 months |
| Glen Ong | 02/06/2026 | 3 months |
| Rashmere Bhatti | 25/08/2026 | 6 months |
The supplied summaries indicate that some caution decisions were accompanied by conditions.
For Michael Cradock, the April 28 decision followed an investigation into one complaint about his conduct. The supplied summary states that the caution was for three months and until certain conditions were met.
The decision involving Glen Ong followed the Authority’s monitoring activities.
Three Former Agents Were Barred
Three of the listed OMARA disciplinary actions 2026 involved barring former agents from registration.
These were:
- Yi Wang — MARN 1803830 — barred for 3 years
- Mandeep Kaur — MARN 1462851 — barred for 5 years
- Entel Dajsmaili — MARN 0641441 — barred for 5 years
The supplied summaries specifically describe these individuals as former agents and state that they were barred from being registered as migration agents for the specified periods.
April Was A Particularly Active Month
The data shows several decisions clustered around April 2026.
Four actions were recorded in April:
- April 23 — Jujhar Bajwa — Cancelled
- April 28 — Michael Cradock — Cautioned
- April 28 — Yi Wang — Barred
- April 29 — Sanjeev Insan — Suspended
- April 29 — Parminder Kaur — Suspended
This makes late April the busiest period in the supplied records, with five decisions issued between April 23 and April 29.
August Also Saw Multiple Actions
The OMARA disciplinary actions 2026 continued into August, with four decisions recorded:
- August 5: Mandeep Kaur — Barred for 5 years
- August 17: Entel Dajsmaili — Barred for 5 years
- August 25: Rashmere Bhatti — Cautioned for 6 months
- August 26: Harsh YADAV — Cancelled for 5 years
- August 27: Muhammad Nasir Nawaz — Cancelled for 5 years
Technically, this is five August decisions, making August the second-busiest month in the supplied dataset after April.
The final two decisions in the provided records were issued on consecutive days, August 26 and August 27.
What Do These Decisions Mean For Australian Migration Applicants?
The volume and range of OMARA disciplinary actions 2026 underline why people considering Australian immigration services should carefully check the status and credentials of a migration agent before paying fees or providing sensitive documents.
A migration agent’s registration status can change following regulatory action. Applicants should therefore avoid relying solely on an agent’s website, social-media presence, advertising or previous reputation.
Checking the agent’s current registration details through the appropriate official Australian channels is an important part of selecting professional migration assistance.
Cancellations, Suspensions And Bars Are Not The Same
The four types of action in the supplied records represent different regulatory outcomes.
Cancellation
A cancellation removes the agent’s registration. In several of the cases listed, the supplied decision summary states that the agent cannot be registered for five years from the decision date.
Suspension
A suspension prevents an agent from operating as a registered migration agent for the specified period and, in several cases listed here, until certain conditions are satisfied.
Caution
A caution is a regulatory action imposed for a specified period. The supplied cases range from three to six months.
Bar
The supplied barred decisions concern former agents and prevent them from being registered as migration agents for the specified period.
Why Applicants Should Check MARN Numbers
Every registered migration agent has a Migration Agent Registration Number (MARN).
The MARN is particularly useful when checking an agent because names can be similar, businesses can change names and agents can operate under different business identities.
For example, the records supplied here identify each agent with a specific MARN, including:
- Tam Nguyen — 0743595
- Vaneet Kaur Chadha — 1686379
- Sean Shrestha — 1069378
- Mandeep Kaur — 1462851
- Harsh YADAV — 2117646
- Muhammad Nasir Nawaz — 1807450
Applicants should use the MARN rather than relying only on an agent’s name when checking registration information.
Important: A Regulatory Action Does Not Automatically Explain The Underlying Conduct
The information supplied for these 23 decisions does not provide the full findings, evidence or detailed circumstances behind every regulatory action.
Some summaries mention an investigation into conduct, while others specifically refer to complaints or monitoring activities.
Therefore, the existence of a cancellation, suspension, caution or bar should not be interpreted as establishing additional facts that are not contained in the decision information provided.
For that reason, this report does not speculate about the conduct underlying individual decisions.
The Bigger Picture
The OMARA disciplinary actions 2026 recorded through August show that regulatory outcomes can range from relatively short cautions to multi-year suspensions, cancellations and bars.
Among the 23 decisions provided, 16 involved either cancellation or suspension, while the remaining seven involved cautions or bars.
The nine cancellations are particularly significant because the supplied summaries for eight of those cases specify five-year non-registration periods, while the Jie Zhan decision does not provide a period in the information available here.
What Consumers Should Do Before Hiring A Migration Agent
Anyone seeking Australian immigration assistance should consider taking several basic precautions:
- Check the agent’s MARN.
- Confirm current registration status.
- Check whether the agent’s name matches the registered professional.
- Ask for a written service agreement and fee structure.
- Keep copies of applications and supporting documents.
- Be cautious about guarantees of visas or permanent residence.
- Keep receipts and records of payments and communications.
- Verify important immigration information through official Australian government sources.
A migration agent can provide professional assistance, but applicants remain responsible for making informed decisions about who they trust with their immigration matters.
Final OMARA Disciplinary Actions 2026 Summary
Based on the 23 decisions supplied for January through August 2026, the regulatory picture is:
9 cancellations + 7 suspensions + 4 cautions + 3 bars = 23 actions.
The records show that OMARA’s regulatory actions continued throughout the year, with decisions recorded every month from January through August except where no decision was included in the supplied dataset for that particular month.
The latest action in the list was issued on August 27, 2026, when Muhammad Nasir Nawaz (MARN 1807450) had his registration cancelled for five years.
For prospective Australian migrants, the key lesson is straightforward: check before you trust. A migration agent’s current registration status and MARN should be verified before engaging their services or handing over money and personal documents.
FAQs : OMARA Disciplinary Actions 2026
What are the OMARA disciplinary actions 2026?
The OMARA disciplinary actions 2026 listed in the provided records include 23 decisions issued between January and August 2026. These consist of 9 cancellations, 7 suspensions, 4 cautions and 3 barring decisions.
How many migration agents had their registration cancelled in OMARA Disciplinary Actions 2026?
According to the OMARA disciplinary actions 2026 records, 9 migration agents had their registrations cancelled. For the listed cancellation decisions where a period was specified, the agents must not be registered for five years from the date of the decision.
How many migration agents were suspended in OMARA Disciplinary Actions 2026?
The OMARA disciplinary actions 2026 records show 7 suspension decisions. The suspension periods ranged from six months to three years, with some decisions also requiring the agents to meet specified conditions.
What is the difference between a migration agent being cancelled, suspended, cautioned or barred?
A cancellation removes an agent’s registration, while a suspension temporarily prevents the agent from operating as a registered migration agent for the specified period and potentially until conditions are met. A caution is a regulatory action imposed for a specified period, while a bar prevents a former agent from being registered for the specified period. These categories appear across the OMARA disciplinary actions 2026 records.
How many migration agents were barred by OMARA in the records?
There were 3 barring decisions in the supplied OMARA disciplinary actions 2026 records. Yi Wang was barred for three years, while Mandeep Kaur and Entel Dajsmaili were each barred for five years.
Why should Australian migrants check a migration agent’s MARN?
The MARN, or Migration Agent Registration Number, provides a specific identifier for a migration agent. Checking the MARN can help applicants verify the agent’s registration information rather than relying only on a name, business website or advertising. The supplied OMARA disciplinary actions 2026 records identify each agent by their MARN.
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