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Tina Nematian is a dedicated immigration advocate with over a decade of experience in Australian migration law. Influenced by her own family's refugee journey, she is committed to assisting migrants in building successful lives in Australia. Tina has a proven record of supporting businesses, from SMEs to Fortune 500 companies, in securing visas for international employees while also guiding individuals through the complex immigration process to achieve permanent residency. Her expertise includes handling visa refusals, cancellations, and offering innovative solutions to intricate immigration challenges. Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Tina is driven by a commitment to inclusivity and a deep appreciation for diversity. Beyond her professional practice, Tina actively engages in pro bono work, offering her legal expertise to support organisations such as Aboriginal Legal Services and Anti-Slavery Australia. Her dedication to pro bono initiatives has earned her recognition as a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law awards. Though her career began in Sydney, her global perspective has been enriched through international NGO work. Now based in Melbourne, she continues to impact the field of immigration law with compassion and commitment to social justice. Tina holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws, and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, reflecting her extensive legal expertise.

Head of Migration
Zed Law™
Feb 2024 - Present • 2 years 9 months

Founder and Principal Lawyer
One Planet Migration Law
Aug 2023 - Present • 3 years 3 months

Special Counsel
Australian Migration Lawyers
Apr 2023 - Jul 2023 • 3 months

Special Counsel
Roam Migration Law
Jun 2022 - Mar 2023 • 9 months

Senior Associate
Roam Migration Law
Apr 2019 - Jun 2022 • 3 years 2 months

Research and Correspondence Aide
Baha'i World Centre
Mar 2016 - Feb 2019 • 2 years 11 months
Director
Visa Specialist Lawyers
Mar 2016 - Jul 2018 • 2 years 4 months

Legal Adviser, Nauru
Craddock Murray Neumann Lawyers Pty Ltd
Dec 2014 - Nov 2015 • 11 months

Immigration Practice Leader
Craddock Murray Neumann Lawyers Pty Ltd
Oct 2014 - Feb 2016 • 1 year 4 months

Lawyer
Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers
Jul 2011 - Oct 2014 • 3 years 3 months
Legal trainee /PLT
Imelda Argel and Associates Law Practice
May 2010 - Jun 2011 • 1 year 1 month

University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Double Major in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations Policy, and Accounting
University of Sydney
Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards, Finalist 2021
Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year
Last checked: 13 Aug 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services