[2023] NZIACDT 19 — BC v Murthy (Nirmala K Murthy)

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal · decided 7 June 2023 · adviser: Nirmala K Murthy

The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal's published summary

Sanctions / adviser failed to make prompt refund / failed to recognize funds were client’s property and cannot be withdrawn until invoiced / did not provide Authority with complete client file / failed to manage filing system / failed to confirm material discussions and when expression was filed, and did not provide timely updates / failed to inform INZ she was no longer representing client / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 / s3, s50, s50A, s51 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl24c, cl25a, cl25e, cl26b, cl26c, cl26d, cl26e, cl28b / HELD / fourth appearance before Tribunal / medical evidence gives context but not justification / cumulative breaches over four cases do not warrant suspension, given acceptance of wrongdoing, enrolment in training, financial state and risk to public, but further complaints will require consideration of suspension / adviser censured / ordered to pay $3,500 financial penalty, given moderate gravity of breaches, disciplinary history and financial circumstances

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