Arnela Tolic is the Principal Solicitor of Tolic Lawyers and a highly recognised migration lawyer, known for her strategic, client-focused approach and commitment to practical results. As a first-generation migrant, she brings a lived understanding of the migration journey—paired with deep legal expertise.

Migration Law Expertise

Arnela is a trusted advisor in complex and high-stakes migration matters. She specialises in:

• Employer-sponsored visas (subclass 482, 186, 494,400)
• Company-specific and industry labour agreements
• Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
• Skilled migration pathways
• Partner visas (subclass 820/801, 309/100)
• VACCU submissions
• Visa refusal and cancellation appeals (ART, Ministerial Intervention)

With over 60 CPD migration law topics developed and delivered, Arnela is also a leading voice in professional education, regularly training migration agents and legal practitioners on emerging issues in migration law.

Other Practice Areas

In addition to her core migration practice, Arnela provides advice in:

• Employment Law: Unfair dismissal, workplace disputes, contracts, compliance
• Family Law: Parenting matters, property settlements, cross-border family issues

This holistic expertise allows Tolic Lawyers to support clients facing legal issues that intersect across different practice areas—particularly migrants navigating complex personal or employment-related challenges.