Ethics CPD for migration agents

Ethics is one of two mandatory CPD topics for registered migration agents. You must complete at least 1 CPD point on ethics each registration year — here's what it covers and how to tick it off properly.

Why ethics CPD is mandatory

Migration advice is a position of trust. Agents handle vulnerable clients, sensitive personal information and high-stakes decisions, often under pressure. The mandatory ethics point exists to keep the ethical obligations that govern migration practice front of mind — not as a box-tick, but because the hardest calls in practice are rarely about the law; they're about judgment.

What ethics CPD covers

• The ethical duties that underpin migration practice and how they interact with your legal obligations;
• Conflicts of interest, competing duties and client pressure — the grey areas that don't have an obvious answer;
• Confidentiality, honesty and acting in the client's genuine interest;
• Working through realistic scenarios rather than reciting rules.

Live or self-paced?

You can complete your ethics point either way:

• Live (Category A): an interactive session with real-time discussion — which also counts toward your minimum 5 Category A points.
• Self-paced (Category B): a structured online module with assessment you complete in your own time.

Doing ethics as a live session is the efficient move: one activity satisfies the mandatory ethics topic and chips away at your Category A minimum.

FAQ

Is ethics CPD mandatory?

Yes — at least 1 of your 10 CPD points each registration year must be on ethics.

Can I do ethics CPD online?

Yes, either as a live interactive (Category A) session or a self-paced (Category B) module.

Does it count toward my 10 points?

Yes — the mandatory ethics point is counted within your 10, not added on top.

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