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Freedom Migration — Migration Agent Profile

Brisbane-based agency built almost entirely around partner visas

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Founded

2009

Years active

17+

HQ

Brisbane

Offices

3

At a glance

Best for
Partner & family · Refusal appeals & AAT · Visitor visas
Practice type
MARA-registered migration consultancy
Initial consultation
On enquiry
Skilled visa from
Employer-sponsored from
Partner visa from
Payment plans
Not advertised
No Visa No Fee
No

Visa subclasses Freedom Migration handles

Independent assessment

Freedom Migration is one of the few Australian practices whose entire public identity is built on partner visas rather than treating them as one item on a long service menu, and that focus shows in how the site is organised — relationship evidence, sponsor obligations and refusal risk get more depth than most generalist agencies bother with. It is a registered migration agency rather than a law firm, so applicants needing tribunal or Federal Court litigation may eventually be referred on. The firm takes a notably contrarian commercial stance: it refuses to offer free consultations, calling the standard 15-minute free discussion 'the hard sell', and openly describes 'no visa, no fee' offers as misleading because applications are rarely a straight yes or no. That is a defensible position, but it does mean you pay before you learn whether they think your case is viable. Three offices give it genuine east-and-west-coast reach, but the practice is clearly Brisbane-centred and much of the delivery appears to be remote. It suits couples who have already decided to use a specialist and want depth on evidence-building; it suits price-shoppers and early-stage browsers considerably less well.

Recommended for

  • Couples wanting an agency that does partner visas and little else
  • De facto and same-sex couples with complex relationship evidence
  • Applicants in Brisbane, Perth or Sydney who want an office they can visit
  • Partner visa refusals heading to review

Things to consider

  • No fee amounts are published anywhere on the site — pricing is quote-only after a paid consultation
  • The firm explicitly does not offer free consultations, so there is an up-front cost before any assessment of your case
  • No public email address is listed; contact runs through a web form, phone or WhatsApp
  • A 5-star rating is displayed as a graphic with no review count or platform link, so third-party review volume cannot be checked from the site
  • It is a registered migration agency, not a law firm — court-level appeals would likely need referral

Reviews across the web

We aggregate review counts and averages from the platforms where Freedom Migration maintains a public profile. Full review text remains on the source platform.

Why Freedom Migration stands out

  • Operating since 2009 with four OMARA-registered agents named on the site
  • Principal Emma Drynan publishes her MARN (0960361) openly
  • Listed in Doyles Guide as leading immigration lawyers/agents 2023–2025
  • Handles married, de facto, same-sex and engaged couples across onshore and offshore streams
  • Offices in Brisbane, Perth (Subiaco) and Sydney

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Frequently asked questions

Is Freedom Migration MARA-registered?
Yes. Freedom Migration operates under MARN 0960361 and is listed on the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) public register.
How much does Freedom Migration charge?
Freedom Migration publishes initial consultation fees on enquiry. Visa application packages start from a quoted fee depending on stream and complexity.
What visas does Freedom Migration handle?
Freedom Migration specialises in Partner & family, Refusal appeals & AAT, Visitor visas. The firm regularly handles visa subclasses including 300, 309, 100, 820, 801.
Where is Freedom Migration located?
Freedom Migration is headquartered in Brisbane and operates across Brisbane, Perth, Sydney.
How long has Freedom Migration been operating?
Freedom Migration was founded in 2009, giving the firm a 17-year operating record.
What do Freedom Migration clients say in reviews?
Public review aggregates are limited; verification via direct consultation is recommended.

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