OMARA Suspends Jessie Zhouand and Ning Zhang After Separate Investigations Into Professional Conduct
Australia’s migration advice industry is once again under scrutiny after the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) announced the suspension of two registered migration agents in June 2026 following separate investigations into their conduct.
The sanctions involve registered migration agents Jessie Zhouand (MARN 2318084) and Ning Zhang (MARN 0955982), whose registrations have been suspended after OMARA investigations.
The decisions highlight the regulator’s ongoing efforts to maintain professional standards and protect migrants seeking immigration advice in Australia.
Quick Highlights
- Two registered migration agents were suspended by OMARA in June 2026.
- Jessie Zhouand’s registration was suspended for one year.
- Ning Zhang’s registration was suspended for 12 months.
- OMARA cited breaches of professional obligations and conduct requirements.
- Ning Zhang has lodged an application for review with the Administrative Review Tribunal.
- Both suspensions remain subject to conditions set by the Authority.
First Case: Jessie Zhouand Suspended for One Year
Sanctioned Agent Details
Decision Date: 9 June 2026
Agent Name: Jessie Zhouand
MARN: 2318084
Decision: Suspended
Decision Summary
According to OMARA, on 9 June 2026, the Authority decided to suspend the registration of Mrs Jessie Zhouand following an investigation into her conduct.
The suspension will remain in effect for:
One (1) Year
and until certain conditions determined by the Authority have been met.
No further details regarding the underlying conduct findings were published in the information provided.
Second Case: Ning Zhang Suspended Following Conduct Investigation
Sanctioned Agent Details
Decision Date: 16 June 2026
Agent Name: Ning Zhang
MARN: 0955982
Decision: Suspended
Decision Summary
On 16 June 2026, the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority suspended Ms Ning Zhang’s registration as a migration agent for:
12 Months
and until certain conditions are met following an investigation into the agent’s conduct.
According to the Authority, the investigation identified multiple breaches of professional obligations under Australia’s migration agent regulatory framework.
Breaches Identified by OMARA
The Authority stated it was satisfied that Ning Zhang breached obligations under clauses:
- 8.1
- 8.3
- 8.5
of the former Code of Conduct for Registered Migration Agents.
According to the findings, the Authority determined that the agent:
- Failed to exercise effective control over her office for the purpose of providing migration advice and assistance.
- Failed to ensure immigration assistance was only provided by a registered migration agent, unless otherwise permitted under Section 280 of the Migration Act 1958.
- Failed to ensure an employee was of good character and acted consistently with the former Code of Conduct.
Additional Conduct Findings
OMARA further stated that the agent breached obligations under:
- 13(1)(a)
- 13(1)(d)
- 15
- 18(1)(a)
- 18(1)(b)
- 20(1)
- 33(a)(i)
- 33(d)
- 33(e)
of the Code.
The Authority found that Ning Zhang:
- Failed to act professionally, ethically, honestly, and with integrity.
- Made a statement and provided a document to the Department that was known to be misleading and inaccurate.
- Acted in a way that undermined migration law.
- Failed to act in the legitimate interests of a client.
- Failed to be aware of important visa application deadlines and the consequences of missing those deadlines.
Fit and Proper Person Assessment
The Authority also concluded that Ning Zhang was:
Not a Person of Integrity
or otherwise was not considered a:
Fit and Proper Person
to provide immigration assistance under paragraph 303(1)(f) of the Migration Act.
This finding formed part of the basis for the suspension decision.
Review Application Filed
OMARA confirmed that on:
8 June 2026
Ning Zhang lodged an application seeking review of the decision before the:
Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)
The review process is separate from OMARA’s original decision and will allow the matter to be independently examined.
What Is OMARA?
The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) is Australia’s migration agent regulator.
The Authority oversees:
- Registration of migration agents.
- Professional conduct standards.
- Consumer protection measures.
- Compliance with migration advice regulations.
OMARA has the power to:
- Suspend registrations.
- Cancel registrations.
- Impose conditions on registrations.
- Investigate complaints and misconduct allegations.
The regulator’s role is to ensure individuals seeking migration assistance receive advice that is lawful, professional, and ethical.
Why These Decisions Matter
Australia receives hundreds of thousands of visa applications each year, and many applicants rely on registered migration agents for professional guidance.
Regulatory action against registered agents serves as a reminder that:
- Migration agents must comply with professional obligations.
- Clients should verify an agent’s registration status.
- Providing misleading information to immigration authorities can result in serious consequences.
- Regulatory authorities actively investigate complaints and conduct concerns.
For migrants, choosing a properly registered and compliant migration agent remains one of the most important steps when seeking immigration assistance.
Key Takeaways
- OMARA suspended two registered migration agents in June 2026.
- Jessie Zhouand (MARN 2318084) was suspended for one year and until conditions are met.
- Ning Zhang (MARN 0955982) was suspended for 12 months and until conditions are met.
- OMARA found multiple breaches of professional obligations in the Ning Zhang matter.
- The Authority determined Ning Zhang was not a fit and proper person to provide immigration assistance.
- An application for review has been lodged with the Administrative Review Tribunal.
- The decisions highlight OMARA’s ongoing enforcement of professional standards within Australia’s migration advice industry.
Source : OMARA
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