The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2020] NZIACDT 10 |
| Parties | INZ (Carley) v De'Ath |
| Decided | 19 February 2020 |
| Licensed immigration adviser | Benjamin Neil Stewart De'Ath, licence 201401414, current |
The Tribunal's published summary
“Unprofessional and disrespectful communications with INZ / INZ initially declined client’s work visa / adviser sent emails to immigration officers expressing concern & criticising INZ / INZ made complaint that adviser’s communications were antagonistic, intimidating & not in proportion to issue / Immigration Advisers licensing Act 2007, s442 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1 / adviser’s correspondence unprofessional but did not cross disciplinary threshold / adviser’s remarks about officers not malicious or offensive / some truth to adviser’s criticism & frustration understandable / criticism of public officials an important aspect of professional practice / complaint dismissed.”
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