Registered migration agents need 10 CPD points each registration year — but the 10 isn't a free-for-all. Here's exactly how the points break down under the 2026 OMARA rules, and where agents most often trip up.
10 CPD points per registration year, of which at least 5 must be Category A (interactive). Within your 10 you must also complete 1 point on ethics and 1 point on the RMA Code of Conduct.
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total CPD points per registration year | 10 points |
| Minimum Category A (interactive) | 5 points |
| Mandatory ethics topic | 1 point |
| Mandatory RMA Code of Conduct topic | 1 point |
| Remaining points (Category A or B) | Up to 5 points |
The mandatory ethics and Code of Conduct points count toward your total 10 — they aren't extra. What matters is that you don't reach renewal without having covered both topics.
You can't cram a full year of CPD into one sitting. No more than 6 CPD points can be earned from online activities within any 24-hour period. In practice, that means spreading your online study across at least two days — and it's another reason to book your interactive Category A sessions early rather than leaving everything to the last week.
Widen CPD runs OMARA-approved live Category A sessions and self-paced Category B modules — including the mandatory ethics and Code of Conduct topics. A 10-point Points Pass covers your whole year; redeem 1 point per session or module.
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