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[2024] NZIACDT 15, YT v CX

A decision of the Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal, decided 14 May 2024.

The Tribunal's published summary, reproduced as issued.

The decision

The decision at a glance
FactDetail
Decision makerImmigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal
Citation[2024] NZIACDT 15
PartiesYT v CX
Decided14 May 2024

The Tribunal's published summary

“Dishonest or misleading behaviour / diligence and due care / professional responsibilities and professional practice / immigration and support services / Code of Conduct 2014, cl1, cl2e, cl17c, cl18a, cl18b, cl19f, cl20a, cl22 / HELD / no dishonest or misleading behaviour / breach of cl17c / adviser did not provide internal complaint procedure but complainant was made aware of it / disciplinary action unwarranted / no breach of cl18a, cl22 / written agreement and invoice provided / adviser not required to directly provide agreement or invoice / no breach of cl18b / adviser explained agreement over telephone / no breach of cl19f / adviser specified fixed fee for services / breach of cl20a / fee was reasonable as it covered extensive services / breach of cl2e / work by unlicensed employee mostly clerical and only minimal in immigration advice work / disciplinary response unwarranted / no breach of cl1 / adviser not required to provide translation services / complaint dismissed”

Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal, [2024] NZIACDT 15 (PDF, Ministry of Justice)

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