Migration · Brisbane, QLD
Migration lawyers in Brisbane: 9 that Doyle’s ranks across Queensland without naming a city. Every card says which of those it is, and links the source.
We don’t list any migration lawyers in Brisbane yet.
Further down are 9 migration lawyers Doyle’s Guide ranks across Queensland — we have not reviewed, ranked or contacted any of them, and no source we hold says where in the state they practise. We would rather draw that line than imply we know more than we do.
Migration lawyers we do list
What we do have everywhere: what migration law costs and guides and analysis.
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Doyle’s Guide scopes these lists to Queensland and publishes no city for any listee, so we cannot tell you which of them work in Brisbane — we are showing them here because Brisbane is the state’s legal centre, not because Doyle’s places them in it. Each card links the exact list it came from.
Within this group the order is alphabetical. It is not a ranking.
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Solicitor · Arends Migration Law
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Doyle’s Guide Listed 2026 · Immigration
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Solicitor · Freedom Migration
QLD
Doyle’s Guide Listed 2026 · Immigration
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Solicitor · MinterEllison
QLD
Doyle’s Guide Listed 2026 · Immigration
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Solicitor · Fragomen
QLD
Doyle’s Guide Listed 2026 · Immigration
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Solicitor · Thomson Geer
QLD
Doyle’s Guide Listed 2026 · Immigration
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Solicitor · Tribeth Group
QLD
Doyle’s Guide Listed 2026 · Immigration
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Solicitor · Fragomen
QLD
Doyle’s Guide Listed 2026 · Immigration
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Solicitor · Hall Payne
QLD
Doyle’s Guide Listed 2026 · Immigration
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Solicitor · Catalyst Migration
QLD
Doyle’s Guide Listed 2026 · Immigration
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Australian migration law is governed by the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and the Migration Regulations 1994. The Department of Home Affairs decides applications; the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART, formerly AAT) reviews most refusals. Migration practice is highly specialised — visa subclasses run into the dozens and processing times, eligibility criteria and Department charges change frequently.
Brisbane is the regulatory and commercial centre of Queensland legal practice. The Supreme Court of Queensland (Brisbane Registry), Federal Court (Brisbane Registry), and QLD District and Magistrates Courts all sit here. The Queensland Law Society regulates solicitors and barristers.
Regulators: Queensland Law Society (qls.com.au) and Bar Association of Queensland (qldbar.asn.au)
Department of Home Affairs Brisbane offices. ART Brisbane premises. Federal Court Brisbane Registry.
Indicative fees drawn from published cost data. Confirm in writing with any firm before engaging — written costs disclosure is mandatory under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
| Pathway / matter type | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Partner visa | $4,200–$9,500 + $9,365 | |
| Skilled visa | $2,300–$5,200 + DHA | |
| ART review | $14,000–$32,000 |
For the full migration cost breakdown across Australia, see our Migration cost guide.
Matter types we see most often in our intake from Brisbane and surrounding suburbs.
Spouse, de facto and fiance visas. The Department weighs four evidence categories: financial, household, social and commitment. Department charge $9,365. Typical processing 12–32 months. Refusal merits-review at ART has 40–55% success rate with well-prepared evidence.
Points-tested or employer-sponsored. Requires skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority. Core Skills Occupation List updated periodically — 14 occupations added 1 May 2026.
Sponsor-nominated permanent residency for skilled workers. Direct Entry stream and Temporary Residence Transition stream. 50/90% processing times 8/17 months.
Significant investor, premium investor, business owner, entrepreneur. High Department charges ($15–40k+) and complex eligibility requirements. Multi-year pathway.
Family visit, business visitor, tourist. Fast processing but refusal rates vary materially by applicant country.
Australian citizenship application after meeting residency requirements. Citizenship test and ceremony.
Application to the Administrative Review Tribunal where a visa is refused. Filing fee $3,496. Lawyers represent applicant with written submissions and (where required) oral hearing.
Visa cancellation or refusal on character grounds. High-urgency matters — specialist representation essential.
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