[2024] NZIACDT 26, QN v Nandan (Rupika Nandan)

“Sanctions / adviser failed to disclose in writing a conflict of interest to employee complainant and consequently did not obtain written informed consent to continued representation / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s3, s50, s51 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl5, cl6 / HELD / complainant aware of existence of conflict but may not have appreciated implications of conflict / adviser unable to provide independent advice to employee / gravity of wrongdoing properly assessed as lower end of moderate / adviser cooperated with Authority and Tribunal / adviser disputed breach at hearing but since expressed appreciation of wrongdoing / second appearance before Tribunal / previous complaint of limited relevance / adviser no longer practicing as immigration adviser, but consumer protection interests support need for general deterrence / claim for compensation failed to establish damages or losses arose due to complainant’s misconduct / adviser censured / ordered to pay $2,500 financial penalty”